COVID-19 Vaccine Authorization In Adolescents Would Raise Questions Around Routine Immunizations

US FDA not planning an advisory committee for Pfizer/BioNTech’s request for authorization in 12-15-year olds at this time, but CDC’s ACIP is likely to weigh how to balance timing of COVID vaccination with administration of other immunizations generally recommended for adolescents.

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Adolescents in the US may be able to get a COVID-19 vaccination before the new school year. • Source: Shutterstock

Pfizer Inc.’s request to expand use of its COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents will spur consideration by a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel on how it should be administered relative to other inoculations on the adolescent immunization schedule.

On 9 April, Pfizer and partner BioNTech SE requested the US Food and Drug Administration amend the emergency use...

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