On 10th May 2021, US FDA authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine for kids/adolescents from 12 years of age and above. Let's review the trial results that were the basis of this emergency use authorization.
We will review:
- Pfizer vaccine trial on 12 years and above.
- Pfizer vaccine ongoing trial for babies and children younger than 12 years of age.
- The efficacy of the vaccine to prevent COVID in vaccinated adolescents.
- FDA's meeting and granting of the emergency use authorization.
- A review of the fact sheet for healthcare workers.
Presented by Dr. Mobeen Syed