Pfizer and BioNTech said Tuesday they are seeking emergency authorization from US health regulators for use of their COVID vaccine for children aged over six months and under five years.
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In a tweet soon after the announcement, the FDA said it will hold a meeting in two weeks, on February 15, to consider the request. “If two doses are authorized, parents will have the opportunity to begin a COVID-19 vaccination series for their children while awaiting potential authorization of a third dose,” he added.
Data on the three-dose regimen is “expected in the coming months and will be submitted to the FDA to support a potential expansion” of this initial request, Pfizer and BioNTech said in the statement. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was approved three months ago for emergency use in children from five to 11, but uptake has been relatively slow.
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