Children ages 5-11 to get Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine jab in UAE

  DUBAI – Children between the ages of 5 and 11 will be given Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines in the UAE, a spokesperson of the UAE Health Sector said. Dr. Farida Al Hosani, Official Spokesperson of the UAE Health Sector, said the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the 5-11 age group will be given in accredited health centres. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been authorised for emergency use for children by the FDA and international and local organisations, she added. There are no major differences between the types of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines, but the version for children aged 5 to 11 contains a smaller dose compared to the adult vaccine, she explained. "Scientific studies conducted by relevant international advisory commissions in charge of ensuring the safety of Covid-19 vaccines, including the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children, confirmed its clear that it benefits all age groups, as it reduces infections, hospitalisations, ICU admissions and deaths," she further said. Dr. Al Hosani stressed that community awareness is the cornerstone of addressing the crisis and highlighted its importance and the pivotal role of community members in safeguarding the country’s achievements. She stressed, however, that the vaccine is not a substitute for precautionary measures, such as wearing face masks, respecting social distancing and sanitising, among other protocols. She urged the public to continue wearing face masks in public, avoiding overcrowding and constantly sanitizing. ICA/Expat Media
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