Covid-19 Vaccines For Children

• U.S. CDC panel recommends COVID-19 booster shots for kids aged 5-11

  The advisers considered CDC data that showed protection from two doses starts to wane over time, and that boosters in older age groups improved efficacy against severe COVID.

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  May 19, 2022
  
• Toronto to open 20K COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children at City-run clinics

  The City of Toronto says around 20K COVID-19 vaccine appointments will be opening for children at City-run clinics following the approval of the Pfizer shot for those aged 5 to 11.

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  Nov 19, 2021
  
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• COVID-19 vaccine trials for children are ongoing. How do they differ from adults?

  In Canada, only Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for use in children aged 12 years and up, while trials are under way for younger age groups.

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  Jul 20, 2021
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• Pfizer begins COVID-19 vaccine trial for kids under 12

  Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine shot was cleared for those age 18 and older, and no COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized in younger kids yet.

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  Mar 25, 2021