Rochdale News | News Headlines | Children aged 12-15 who are at high risk of Covid-19 to be invited for Pfizer vaccine rochdaleonline.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from rochdaleonline.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Vaccinating children over 12 could have upsides for education, Matt Hancock says
The JCVI is currently looking at how children could be vaccinated after the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine was approved for use in those aged 12 - 15.
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The Health Secretary has said vaccinating children over the age of 12 could have “upsides” for education.
UK approves use of Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12-15. (PA) The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine has been approved for use for 12 to 15-year-olds, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has announced. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the use of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in 12 to 15-year-olds. The MHRA said the decision follows a “rigorous review” of safety and effectiveness in that age group. Dr June Raine, MHRA chief executive, said: “We have carefully reviewed clinical trial data in children aged 12 to 15 years and have concluded that the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective in this age group and that the benefits of this vaccine outweigh any risk.
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