Pfizer asks FDA for expanded approval of its COVID-19 vaccine to include kids aged 12-15

every day, thanks to a fast vaccine roll out, we get a step closer to a covert free world. But are we leaving our kids behind? India today reports the international norm for child immunization stipulates that Children can only be given vaccines that have been derived from an inactivated virus. Any vaccine available from a live virus cannot be given to Children. The Food and Drug Administration has only authorized vaccinations for kids ages 16 and older. According to 12 news. The Madonna vaccine is only authorized for adults 18 years and older. The Fizer vaccine has been approved for Children 16 years and over. W. Yusa nine, says adolescent vaccine trials are way underway and predicts Children between 12 and 15 could be authorized by the FDA to be vaccinated by spring. However, not being a priority group, it could be much later, the conversation reports. No 1 may be safe until everyone is safe, and reaching herd immunity is highly unlikely until feedback from adolescent trials exists and Children are immunized, WCNC says. Whilst kids typically don't contract the most serious cases of covert 19, they are still able to carry on spread it

Pfizer submitted its request to expand use of its COVID-19 vaccine to include kids ages 12-15. The vaccine is already approved for everyone 16 and older. Last week, Pfizer announced its vaccine was highly effective in adolescents. In the vaccine study of 2,260 U.S. volunteers ages 12 to 15, preliminary data showed there were no cases of COVID-19 among fully vaccinated adolescents compared to 18 among those given dummy shots, Pfizer reported.It's a small study, that hasn't yet been published, so another important piece of evidence is how well the shots revved up the kids’ immune systems. Researchers reported high levels of virus-fighting antibodies, somewhat higher than were seen in studies of young adults.Kids had side effects similar to young adults, the company said. The main side effects are pain, fever, chills and fatigue, particularly after the second dose. The study will continue to track participants for two years for more information about long-term protection and safety.The FDA has not yet scheduled a hearing with its advisory panel for the emergency use authorization. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Pfizer submitted its request to expand use of its COVID-19 vaccine to include kids ages 12-15.

The vaccine is already approved for everyone 16 and older. Last week, Pfizer announced its vaccine was highly effective in adolescents.

In the vaccine study of 2,260 U.S. volunteers ages 12 to 15, preliminary data showed there were no cases of COVID-19 among fully vaccinated adolescents compared to 18 among those given dummy shots, Pfizer reported.

It's a small study, that hasn't yet been published, so another important piece of evidence is how well the shots revved up the kids’ immune systems. Researchers reported high levels of virus-fighting antibodies, somewhat higher than were seen in studies of young adults.

Kids had side effects similar to young adults, the company said. The main side effects are pain, fever, chills and fatigue, particularly after the second dose. The study will continue to track participants for two years for more information about long-term protection and safety.

The FDA has not yet scheduled a hearing with its advisory panel for the emergency use authorization.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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