US: Experts recommend Pfizer vaccine to FDA for children 5 to 11 years of age

The Medical Council of U.S. Government Advisers voted Tuesday Recommend approval of the Govit-19 vaccine from Pfizer Paves the way for children 5 to 11 years old, younger children Get vaccinated in a few weeks.

“When I hear about children being admitted to the ICU, having long-term results after their covia disease, and infant mortality, it is clear to me that the benefits outweigh the risks.Amanda Cohn of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, abbreviated in English) said she voted in favor. With 17 votes in favor, one did not vote.

This was revealed in a study conducted with primary school children Pfizer vaccines prevent symptomatic infections in 91% of cases, Although this is about one-third of the dose that adolescents and adults receive.

In a preliminary study last week, Food and Drug Administration officials said the risk would be “too high” for the risk of very unusual side effects. In almost all infectious conditions.

Now the FDA has to issue its own decision on the matter. That Expected by November 1st, Then the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) should review immunizations for this age group. EFE

The risk of acute COVID-19 is lower in children than in adults, Cases have been reported in people between the ages of five and 11 in more than 8,300 hospitals. One-third of that required intensive treatment. And nearly 100 deaths, said Dr. Peter Marx, FDA vaccination chairman.

“Epidemics have led to the closure of many schools and disrupted the education and socialization of children.” Added.

“I would like to admit that there are strong feelingsMarx said among the public both for and against the vaccine. He added that there will be a discussion on scientific data.The vaccine is not in the orders, it is associated with other organizations outside the FDA”.

Adult sizes offered by Pfizer and its partner Bioendech They are recommended for everyone over the age of 12, but many pediatricians and many parents cry for child protection. The more severe delta variation has resulted in a dangerous increase in pediatric infections. For his part, Families angry over school isolation Also say no to parties and other childhood rituals to prevent the virus.

States are preparing to distribute vaccines – in bottles with orange caps, to differentiate them from the adult dose – as soon as the government gives the green light. More than 25,000 pediatricians and other primary care providers have declared themselves vaccine providers.

The first children will be fully protected at Christmas, With FDA and CDC approval.

Government of the President of the United States, Joe Biden, Have purchased sufficient quantities Child size in the country is about 28 million children aged 5 to 11 years. If the vaccine is approved, millions of doses with baby-sized injections will be quickly dispatched across the country.

A Pfizer study was observed 2,268 children For those ages who received two injections of placebo or low-dose vaccine at three-week intervals. Each dose is one-third of the amount given to adolescents and adults.

What else, Young children, adolescents, and young adults who receive low-dose vaccines develop levels of antibodies to the corona virus. Recipient of vaccines with normal energy.

(With information from AP, AFP and EFE)

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