Niedzielski: we will vaccinate willing children during the summer holidays. There is a condition
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Pfizer, the manufacturer of the COVID-19 vaccine, announced in late March that the preparation was safe for children between the ages of 12 and 15. Moreover, in this group it has 100 percent. effectiveness. Health Minister Adam Niedzielski said that it will be possible to vaccinate children against COVID-19 during the summer holidays.

  1. Until now, vaccinating children against the coronavirus has generally not been considered
  2. However, the information provided by the manufacturer of one of the COVID-19 vaccines has opened up new opportunities
  3. The Minister of Health in an interview with Radio Zet informed that if the results are confirmed, willing children will be able to take the preparation during the summer holidays. “Because there will be no shortage of vaccines” – added Niedzielski
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Vaccinations for COVID-19 in groups 12–15 already on vacation?

Society is being vaccinated in Poland. Currently, people aged 40–59 can register for vaccinations. 40-year-olds will be able to vaccinate against COVID-19 in May.

Unexpectedly, children may also be included in the National Immunization Program, thanks to the promising research results presented by Pfizer. The manufacturer of the COVID-19 vaccine has announced that it is not only safe but also highly effective in children between 12 and 15 years of age. In the study group, the Pfizer preparation showed 100%. effectiveness.

Adam Niedzielski commented on the results of the research for Radio Zet. The Minister of Health announced that it would be possible to vaccinate children during the summer holidays.

– We have indeed very optimistic information from Pfizer that there is research that is already having positive results in the 12-15 age group. If everything goes well, I think we will vaccinate willing children during the summer holidays. Because there will be no shortage of vaccines. But first, we must have credible research results, because I still believe that patient safety is a priority – added Adam Niedzielski.

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine – what do we know about it?

2 people participated in the clinical trial. 260 children who received a placebo or a Pfizer vaccine. 18 young people developed COVID-19 infection after receiving placebo. Coronavirus has not been found in a single child who has been vaccinated with Pfizer.

The Pfizer vaccine is based on a fragment of the mRNA of the virus. After administration of the preparation, the immune system will start producing antibodies and will also “remember” this reaction of the body. Therefore, the next time they come into contact with SARS-CoV-2, they will have a better chance of defending themselves against the virus. The Pfizer vaccine is given in two doses. It is effective in over 90 percent.

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