U.S. Authorizes Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for children 12-15

[kell490]

I think it's good idea only the vaccine can put this covid mess behind us. I'm really optimistic that by Halloween we will be back to life before Covid. I might be over optimistic I really do believe by summer we can get to 80% vaccinated. Many of my friends who were holding out are now getting it done as they see most people they know had only minor side effects. Even one friend who has been very anti covid vaccine has now told me he will get it done when FDA gives full approval.

[Roselvr]

Originally Posted by newtovenice

How long was the follow up in the 12-15 year old group? I think it was only 2,000 kids?

What's the safety data as well as implications on continued developed in these kids?

I was curious too so googled. I found a report from Pfizer dated March 31st plus a video story. I haven't watched it, I don't have sound on my computer. The trial appears to have started in January according to this article that says they have enough kids for it.


Have the COVID-19 vaccines been studied in 12- to 15-year-olds?

There were 2,200 children split into two groups. Sixteen children in the group that did not get the vaccine got COVID, and no children in the group that received the vaccine got COVID, and the side effects were all manageable side effects. So, while those numbers are not as large at this point, we've seen millions of children, teenagers 16 and older, get the vaccine, and we're still collecting data on those children, and we haven't seen any concerning side effects."

Pfizer-BioNTech Announce Positive Topline Results of Pivotal COVID-19 Vaccine Study in Adolescents - Wednesday, March 31, 2021 - 06:45am