Singapore authorises Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6 months through 4 years

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The vaccination regimen for the primary series in this age group consists of three 3-microgram doses, says the Health Sciences Authority.

SINGAPORE: The Health Sciences Authority has authorised Pfizer’s Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine for use in children aged six months through four years.

Official vaccination recommendations on the use of this vaccine will be issued by the Expert Committee on COVID-19 Vaccination and the Ministry of Health when ready, the authority added. The authority said its clinical data was based on an ongoing trial conducted by Pfizer, involving about 1,800 participants aged six months to four years.

 

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