Pfizer to Seek Approval for COVID Booster in Kids 5-11, But What About Those Under 5?

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A booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine raised antibody levels in children ages 5 to 11, according to the company, which said it plans to seek authorization for another shot for that age group. But what about those under the age of 5?

In a smaller sub-analysis trial of 30 kids, the additional dose led to a thirty-six fold increase in antibodies against the omicron variant, according to a statement from Pfizer.But for parents like Gorman, the waiting game continues for children under the age of 5.

Pfizer has been testing smaller doses for children under 5 but had to add a third shot to its study when two didn’t prove strong enough. Those results were expected by early April, though no announcement has been made so far.

 

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