The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may grant emergency use authorization (EUA) to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 before the end of the year.
FDA Director-General Eric Domingo said that Pfizer had already submitted an application last Sunday, and it is currently undergoing evaluation.
“Sa ngayon meron tayong application galing sa Pfizer for 5-11 years old. Sinubmit nila ito last week,” said Domingo. “So may possibility na baka mabigyan ng EUA before the end of the year,” the official added.
The government targets to extend pediatric vaccination against COVID-19 to ages 5 to 11 by January of 2022.
The FDA chief added that Moderna has not yet submitted EUA to their vaccine for 5 to 11 years old.
“Sa ngayon wala pa tayong natatanggap na application from Moderna. Hindi pa sila nagbibigay ng clinical trial data nila on children below 12,” Domingo explained.
The Pfizer vaccine was first approved for 5-11 years old in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia.
Those vaccinated with Sputnik Light, Janssen vaccines approved for booster shots – FDA
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Eric Domingo clarified that beneficiaries of the single-dose Janssen and Sputnik Light COVID-19 vaccines could only receive a booster shot three months after they are injected.
“Merong dalawang brand ng bakuna, ‘yung Janssen at saka ‘yung Sputnik Light na mga single dose, maaari na pong mag-booster three months after,” said Domingo.
Domingo also reminded that those who receive other vaccine brands had not been given the go-signal to take booster shots until less than six months after they complete the second dose.
“Pero ‘yung ibang mga bakuna natin, ‘yung mga double dose, sa ngayon po ang ating experts ang pinapayagan ay six months after,” he said.
Domingo also reminded that those who receive other vaccine brands had not been given the go-signal to take booster shots until less than six months after they complete the second dose.
He said the government should focus more on giving the vaccine to Filipinos who have not yet received even one dose to be given protection and reach herd immunity.
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