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White House officials said they were ordered to administer millions of COVID vaccines for young children in anticipation of federal approval of the shots for children under the age of five next week.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will consider whether to approve and recommend the first coronavirus vaccine for this age group.
The Biden administration said the first vaccinations would begin as early as the week of June 20, and the program would “surge” over time.
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Initially, 10 million doses will be available, and in the coming weeks, millions more will be available.
“To ensure reach of a wide range of pediatric healthcare providers, including small clinics and rural environments, vaccines are available in 100-dose package sizes and all supplies needed by healthcare providers. Comes with. Serving young children, including small needles. ”
The Associated Press quoted a senior official and reported that half of the shots in the first round were done by Pfizer and the rest by Modana.
If one or both shots are approved, up to 20 million US children under the age of 5 are eligible for vaccination.
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According to government statistics, less than one-third of children aged 5 to 11 get two recommended vaccine doses.
Pfizer has requested the FDA to allow children aged 6 months to 4 years to receive three doses of the vaccine. Each dose is one tenth that of an adult.
In addition, Moderna asked for FDA approval Two shots for children 6 months to 5 years, doses including about a quarter of the dose for adults.
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The FDA Advisory Board will meet next Tuesday and Wednesday to review corporate data.