Anti covid vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years, the scientific technical commission of the Italian drug agency Aifa approved, in yesterday’s meeting, the extension of indication of use of Pfizer’s Comirnaty vaccine for this age group also in our country. In the opinion, the CTS notes that “although SarS-CoV-2 infection is certainly more benign in children, in some cases it can be associated with serious consequences, such as the risk of developing multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-c), which may also require hospitalization in intensive care ”.
Finally, the CTS underlines that “the vaccination brings benefits such as the possibility of attending school and leading a social life characterized by recreational and educational elements that are particularly important for psychic development and personality in this age group “.
DOSES AND TIMING OF ADMINISTRATION
In the note, the indications on doses and times of administration. The dose, it is explained, will be reduced (one third of the dosage authorized for adults and adolescents) and with a specific formulation, the AIFA announces, specifying that the vaccination will take place in two doses three weeks apart. The available data – detects the Cts – demonstrate a high level of efficacy and there are currently no warning signs in terms of safety.
In order to avoid possible administration errors – the note continues – the CTS recommends, for this age group, the exclusive use of the ad hoc pediatric formulation, suggesting, when possible, the adoption of vaccination courses appropriate to age.
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