The Food and Drug Administration has approved the Emergency Use Authorization or EUA for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11 years old.
FDA director general Dr. Eric Domingo made the announcement in a Laging Handa briefing on Thursday.
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Domingo adds that the COVID-19 vaccine for the 5 to 11 age group would be available before year-end.
“It is reasonable to believe that the vaccine may be effective to prevent COVID-19 and the benefits outweigh the known and potential risks,” Domingo said.
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Domingo adds that Pfizer is 90% effective for the said age bracket.
