The Pfizer Vaccine Has Been Approved For Kids Aged 5 To 11 By Health Canada
This is the first COVID-19 vaccine to be authorized in Canada for kids under 12 years old.
The Pfizer vaccine for kids aged five to 11 years old was just officially approved for use in Canada.
On November 19, Health Canada announced that it has authorized the use of the Pfizer vaccine — aka Comirnaty — in children five to 11 years of age which marks the first time a COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for the age group in this country.
After a scientific review, Health Canada has now authorized a two-dose series to be administered three weeks apart and the dosage is lower than what's approved for people aged 12 years and older.
The clinical trial results showed that the immune response in children five to 11 years old was comparable to that of people 16 to 25 years old. Also, the vaccine was 90.7% effective at preventing COVID-19 in the age group and no serious side effects were identified.
Back in October, Justin Trudeau revealed that the government has secured enough Pfizer doses to fully vaccinate every kid between five and 11 years old in Canada as soon as possible after the vaccine is authorized for use.