Covid Pfizer vaccine 5-11 years, ok Cts Aifa: doses and timing

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 “. Read also Finally, the CTS emphasizes that “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 and personality development in this age group”. 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 – notes the Cts – demonstrate a high level of efficacy and no warning signs are highlighted at the moment in terms of safety. In order to avoid possible administration errors – continues the note – the Cts recommends, for this age group , the exclusive use of the ad hoc pediatric formulation, suggesting when possible the adoption of age-appropriate vaccination routes.