EU regulator authorises Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 5-11

    The Hague, Nov 25 (AP) The European Union drugs regulator authorised Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for use on children aged from 5 to 11 years on Thursday, clearing the way for shots to be administered to millions of elementary school children on the continent amid a new wave of infections sweeping across Europe.
    It is the first time the European Medicines Agency has cleared a COVID-19 vaccine for use in young children.
    The agency said it “recommended granting an extension of indication for the COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty to include use in children aged 5 to 11.” (AP) RS RS

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