Vaccine program for children in Indonesia ramps up
2 years, 11 months ago

Vaccine program for children in Indonesia ramps up

China Daily  

JAKARTA－In a primary school in the eastern part of Indonesia's capital Jakarta, 6-year-old Dedi Permadi recently got his first COVID-19 jab. Indonesia, home to 270 million people, has been vaccinating children aged 6 to 11 since last month, with a plan to vaccinate 27 million with Sinovac, the only vaccine currently used for children in the archipelago, according to the country's drug and food agency. By the end of last month, at least 540,000 children in the age group had been vaccinated, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin says. By the end of last month, Indonesia had registered 4.3 million cases, with more than 144,000 deaths since March last year.

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Relaxed attitudes and stray dogs helping to spread rabies in Bali
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Relaxed attitudes and stray dogs helping to spread rabies in Bali

ABC  

The death of a four-year-old child is the fifth rabies fatality in Bali this year, according to local authorities, underlining an ongoing public health challenge for the Indonesian resort island. "Bali is home to many dogs, with Bali dogs being an integral part of many communities," said Matt Backhouse, head of stray animal care in South-East Asia with Four Paws. …

Global childhood vax coverage stalled in 2023, 2.7 million kids unprotected, says UN
5 months, 1 week ago

Global childhood vax coverage stalled in 2023, 2.7 million kids unprotected, says UN

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Global childhood vaccination coverage stalled in 2023, leaving an estimated 2.7 million children more un- and under-vaccinated compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to the UN on Monday. Warning of an alarming coverage gap that has led to an outbreak of diseases like malaria, the latest World Health Organisation and UNICEF estimates of national immunisation coverage said …

Childhood immunisation rates show sign of post-pandemic rebound: WHO and Unicef
1 year, 5 months ago

Childhood immunisation rates show sign of post-pandemic rebound: WHO and Unicef

India TV News  

According to a new report by the World Health Organization and Unicef on Tuesday, immunisation services have shown recovery in many countries, including India, after the historic backsliding caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, yet some low-income countries are lagging, However, the report showed that in low-income countries, immunisation coverage still falls short of pre-pandemic levels putting children at grave risk …

UNICEF: 12.7 million children in Africa missed vaccinations
1 year, 8 months ago

UNICEF: 12.7 million children in Africa missed vaccinations

The Independent  

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India is 1 of 3 countries where confidence in children’s vaccines has increased: UNICEF report
1 year, 8 months ago

India is 1 of 3 countries where confidence in children’s vaccines has increased: UNICEF report

The Hindu  

Only China, India, and Mexico, that is three out of the 55 countries studied for popular perception of the importance of vaccines for children, showed improvement as per data collected by The Vaccine Confidence Project and published by UNICEF on April 20. UNICEF India today released the agency’s global flagship report ‘The State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every …

India among countries with highest vaccine confidence. What about its neighbours
1 year, 8 months ago

India among countries with highest vaccine confidence. What about its neighbours

Hindustan Times  

UNICEF India on Thursday released the agency's global flagship report "The State of the World's Children 2023: For Every Child, Vaccination," highlighting the significance of childhood immunisation. According to Cynthia McCaffrey, UNICEF India Representative, World's Children 2023 report highlights India as one of the countries with the highest vaccine confidence in the world, "The State of the World's Children 2023 …

Why millions of kids aren't getting their routine vaccinations
1 year, 8 months ago

Why millions of kids aren't getting their routine vaccinations

NPR  

Why millions of kids aren't getting their routine vaccinations Enlarge this image toggle caption Bachchan Kumar/Hindustan Times via Getty Images Bachchan Kumar/Hindustan Times via Getty Images A new report released by UNICEF finds that 67 million children across the world missed out on either some or all routine vaccinations between 2019 and 2021, and 48 million children didn't receive a …

Polio is back in Indonesia, sparking vaccination campaign
2 years ago

Polio is back in Indonesia, sparking vaccination campaign

The Hindu  

Children in school uniforms and toddlers with their parents lined up Monday for polio vaccinations in the Sigli town square on the northern tip of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, after four children were found infected with the highly contagious disease that was declared eliminated in the country less than a decade ago. The campaign that started Monday aims to …

WHO, CDC: A record 40 million kids miss measles vaccine dose
2 years, 1 month ago

WHO, CDC: A record 40 million kids miss measles vaccine dose

Associated Press  

LONDON — The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in a record high of nearly 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year. The WHO and CDC said continued drops in vaccination, weak disease surveillance and delayed response plans due to …

Indonesia launches its first home-grown COVID-19 vaccine
2 years, 2 months ago

Indonesia launches its first home-grown COVID-19 vaccine

LA Times  

Indonesia’s leader launched the country’s first home-grown COVID-19 shot Thursday to help reduce its dependence on imported vaccines. Indonesia’s pharmaceutical industry will manufacture primary series vaccines as well as boosters and shots for children, which have been in development since November 2021. The vaccine passed an audit by the country’s highest Islamic body, ensuring that the shot is fit for …

30 Students Vaccinated With Same Syringe, Probe Ordered
2 years, 4 months ago

30 Students Vaccinated With Same Syringe, Probe Ordered

News 18  

As many as 30 students were allegedly vaccinated by a single injection syringe. That is why I gave vaccines to 30 children from a single syringe,” Jitendra Rai, ANM told ANI. According to Health Ministry data, over 3.87 crore children in the age group of 12-14 years have been administered the first dose of Covid-19 vaccines. More than 6.10 crore …

Children up to four years old were just as likely to die from the flu as Covid at the end of 2021
2 years, 5 months ago

Children up to four years old were just as likely to die from the flu as Covid at the end of 2021

Daily Mail  

Children up to four years old were just as likely to die from flu or a stroke as COVID-19 during the final months of 2021 — the start of the Omicron wave, a DailyMail.com analysis of official statistics has revealed. Data showed that despite the surge in infections at the time, fatalities caused by Covid remained minimal among American children …

India's cumulative Covid-19 vaccination nears 200 crore
2 years, 5 months ago

India's cumulative Covid-19 vaccination nears 200 crore

India Today  

The cumulative Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country neared the 200-crore mark on Saturday, the Union health ministry said. Over 14.94 lakh precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines were given to people in the 18-59 age group till 10 pm, with the majority administered for free under the government's special 75-day drive 'COVID Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav'. The next phase of …

Centre Has Not Got Scientific Advice on Vaccines for Children Aged Below 12: Union Minister
2 years, 5 months ago

Centre Has Not Got Scientific Advice on Vaccines for Children Aged Below 12: Union Minister

News 18  

Union Minister for Health, Chemicals and Fertilisers Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said the government has not received any advice from the scientific community on vaccines for children below 12 years of age. About the availability of vaccines, Mandaviya said six companies in the country make vaccines and their manufacturing capacity is around 20 crore doses monthly; they include Corbavax, mRNA …

25 million children missed out on lifesaving vaccines in 2021, WHO and UNICEF data shows
2 years, 5 months ago

25 million children missed out on lifesaving vaccines in 2021, WHO and UNICEF data shows

CNN  

CNN — Vaccine coverage continued to decline worldwide in 2021, with 25 million children missing out on lifesaving vaccines, according to data published Thursday by the World Health Organization and UNICEF. “As a result, 25 million children missed out on one or more doses of DTP through routine immunization services in 2021 alone. Other decreases were seen in HPV, with …

COVID-19 cases rising nearly everywhere in the world, WHO reports
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 cases rising nearly everywhere in the world, WHO reports

LA Times  

Adm. Rachel Levine, the Department of Health and Human Services assistant secretary for health, watches a pediatric vaccination in Miami on June 28. The worldwide number of new coronavirus cases rose by 18% in the last week, with more than 4.1 million cases reported globally, according to the World Health Organization. The United Nations health agency said in its latest …

Over 42 lakh deaths in India prevented by COVID-19 vaccines in 2021: Lancet study
2 years, 6 months ago

Over 42 lakh deaths in India prevented by COVID-19 vaccines in 2021: Lancet study

The Hindu  

COVID-19 vaccines prevented over 42 lakh potential deaths in India in 2021, said a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, which based its findings on estimates of "excess" mortalities in the country during the pandemic. In the first year of the vaccination programme, 19.8 million out of a potential 31.4 million COVID-19 deaths were prevented worldwide, according to …

CDC recommends Covid-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months, clearing the way for vaccinations to begin soon
2 years, 6 months ago

CDC recommends Covid-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months, clearing the way for vaccinations to begin soon

CNN  

CNN — US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed off on Covid-19 vaccinations for children under 5 on Saturday, clearing the way for vaccinations to be administered soon. “Today is a monumental step forward in our nation’s fight against the virus, with virtually every American now eligible for the protections that COVID-19 vaccines provide,” Biden …

‘Perfect storm’ of disease ahead with vaccines delayed and measles cases up, WHO and UNICEF say
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Perfect storm’ of disease ahead with vaccines delayed and measles cases up, WHO and UNICEF say

CNN  

CNN — The World Health Organization and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund warned of an increased risk of measles spread, with worldwide cases up nearly 80% so far in 2022 compared with 2021. “Pandemic-related disruptions, increasing inequalities in access to vaccines, and the diversion of resources from routine immunization are leaving too many children without protection against measles …

1,054 new Covid cases in India, 8.3% lower than yesterday
2 years, 8 months ago

1,054 new Covid cases in India, 8.3% lower than yesterday

Hindustan Times  

India on Sunday witnessed a 8.3 per cent dip in its daily Covid tally against yesterday’s infections with 1,054 people testing positive in the last 24 hours, the latest health ministry data showed. The vaccination for Covid-19 had started in January 2021 wherein healthcare workers were first made eligible for the vaccine followed by frontline workers This is for the …

Nine million children to be vaccinated against polio in Africa
2 years, 9 months ago

Nine million children to be vaccinated against polio in Africa

The Hindu  

A drive to vaccinate more than nine million children against polio has been launched this week in four countries in southern and eastern Africa after an outbreak was confirmed in Malawi. “This is the first case of wild polio detected in Africa for more than five years and UNICEF is working closely with governments and partners to do everything possible …

9 million children to be vaccinated against polio in Africa
2 years, 9 months ago

9 million children to be vaccinated against polio in Africa

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A drive to vaccinate more than 9 million children against polio has been launched this week in four countries in southern and eastern Africa after an outbreak was confirmed in Malawi. “This is the first case of wild polio detected in Africa for more than five years and UNICEF is working closely with governments and …

Where the US stands on Covid-19 vaccines for children under 5
2 years, 9 months ago

Where the US stands on Covid-19 vaccines for children under 5

CNN  

CNN — A month after the US Food and Drug Administration delayed key steps toward authorizing Covid-19 vaccines for children under 5, many parents are more eager for the shots than ever. Moderna has said that it expects to report trial data in children 2 to 5 years of age in March, and it may seek sign off from the …

Over 3 lakh doses of Covid vaccine given to children aged 12-14 yrs on day 1
2 years, 9 months ago

Over 3 lakh doses of Covid vaccine given to children aged 12-14 yrs on day 1

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Over 3 lakh children between 12 and 14 years have received their first shot of Covid vaccine taking the total doses administered in the country to over 180.80 crore, according to Union Health Ministry data. The vaccination against COVID-19 in the age group of 12-14 years started on Wednesday with Biological E's intramuscular vaccine Corbevax, two doses of …

India to begin COVID-19 vaccination for children in 12-14 age group from 16 March
2 years, 9 months ago

India to begin COVID-19 vaccination for children in 12-14 age group from 16 March

Firstpost  

The health ministry said that Biological E’s Corbevax will be administered to the new age group India will start vaccinating children in the age group of 12-14 years against COVID-19 from 16 March, Minister of Health & Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday. मुझे बताते हुए खुशी है की 16 मार्च से 12 से 13 व 13 से 14 …

'Massive Participation': India's Covid Vaccine Drive Reaches Another Milestone as 75% Teenagers Get First Dose
2 years, 9 months ago

'Massive Participation': India's Covid Vaccine Drive Reaches Another Milestone as 75% Teenagers Get First Dose

News 18  

Over 75 per cent people in 15 to 18 age bracket have received the first dose of Covid vaccine, tweeted Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday. India has administered a total of 5,55,80,872 first dose of Covid vaccines and 3,20,34,392 second doses among this age group as on Wednesday morning, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in …

How effective are COVID-19 vaccines for children 5-11? New data offer some answers
2 years, 9 months ago

How effective are COVID-19 vaccines for children 5-11? New data offer some answers

LA Times  

Dr. Susan Wu, right, chats with Kimberli Samuel and her 7-year-old daughter, Amelle Samuel, who got her first dose of Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine at Children’s Hospital Arcadia Specialty Care Center in Arcadia in January. Promising new data The good news is that recent data — a study from the New York State Department of Health that hasn’t been peer reviewed, …

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is only 12% effective against infection in children aged five to 11
2 years, 9 months ago

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is only 12% effective against infection in children aged five to 11

Daily Mail  

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has done little to protect five- to 11- year-olds from infection from the Omicron variant, data revealed by New York state officials on Monday shows. New York State officials revealed Monday that children aged five to 11 years old that receive the COVID-19 vaccine only have their risk of infection dropped by 12%. New York researchers …

India Crosses 173.38 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses, Says Health Ministry, Mandaviya Congratulates 'Young India'
2 years, 10 months ago

India Crosses 173.38 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses, Says Health Ministry, Mandaviya Congratulates 'Young India'

News 18  

The cumulative Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India surpassed 173.38 crore on Monday, the Union health ministry said. Over 1.72 crore precaution doses have been administered to healthcare workers, frontline workers and those aged 60 and above with co-morbidities so far. Over 1.5 crore youngsters between the 15-18 age group are fully vaccinated now.” #SabkoVaccineMuftVaccine Young India is fighting the …

Decision on COVID-19 vaccine for 5-15 age group to be taken as per experts' recommendation, says Mansukh Mandaviya
2 years, 10 months ago

Decision on COVID-19 vaccine for 5-15 age group to be taken as per experts' recommendation, says Mansukh Mandaviya

Firstpost  

The government has so far not received any such recommendation, and a decision in this regard will be taken in the coming days on that basis, said the health minister Gandhinagar: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday that the central government will roll out COVID-19 vaccination for children in the age group of 5 to 15 years as …

COVID-19: One crore adolescents in 15-18 yrs group fully vaccinated, says Mansukh Mandaviya
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19: One crore adolescents in 15-18 yrs group fully vaccinated, says Mansukh Mandaviya

Firstpost  

As per the Registrar General of India, the estimated population of beneficiaries in the age group of 15-18 years is 7.4 crore for 2021-22 New Delhi: Over one crore adolescents in the 15-18 years age group nationwide are now fully vaccinated against the novel coronavirus infection, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Wednesday. Over 1 crore youngsters between 15-18 …

Over 34 Lakh Eligible Adolescents Given Second Dose of Covid Vaccine: Govt
2 years, 10 months ago

Over 34 Lakh Eligible Adolescents Given Second Dose of Covid Vaccine: Govt

News 18  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said 65 per cent of the adolescents in the 15-18 age group nationwide have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. With the administration of more than 55 lakh vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 168.47 crore as per provisional reports till 7 am. The next …

Brazil starts vaccinating children after weeks of delay
2 years, 11 months ago

Brazil starts vaccinating children after weeks of delay

Associated Press  

BRASILIA, Brazil — Fifteen Brazilian children received COVID-19 vaccines on Friday, marking the start of an effort that was delayed several weeks by the federal government’s reluctance to endorse the immunization of children. The decision incensed Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro, who has since complained about vaccinating children, saying he won’t let his 11-year-old daughter get shots and warning of possible …

What you need to know about children's vaccines and booster doses | In Focus podcast
2 years, 11 months ago

What you need to know about children's vaccines and booster doses | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

On January 3, India began vaccinating a section of its teenagers, with Covaxin. Only Covaxin was approved for use in this age group, even though, last October, India's first DNA vaccine, ZyCoV-D, had been granted emergency use authorisation for use in children above the age of 12. Some experts have argued that since COVID-19 in children is, in general, not …

Kids’ low COVID-19 vaccination rates called a ‘gut punch’
2 years, 11 months ago

Kids’ low COVID-19 vaccination rates called a ‘gut punch’

Associated Press  

Distrust, misinformation and delays because of the holidays and bad weather have combined to produce what authorities say are alarmingly low COVID-19 vaccination rates in U.S. children ages 5 to 11. The low rates are “very disturbing,’’ said Dr. Robert Murphy, executive director for the Institute for Global Health at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. The low vaccination rates …

Children’s low COVID vaccination rates called a ‘gut punch’
2 years, 11 months ago

Children’s low COVID vaccination rates called a ‘gut punch’

LA Times  

Elsa Estrada, 6, smiles at her mother as pharmacist Sylvia Uong applies an alcohol swab to her arm before giving her the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination at a pediatric vaccine clinic in November at Willard Intermediate School in Santa Ana. The low rates are “very disturbing,” said Dr. Robert Murphy, executive director for the Institute for Global Health at Northwestern University’s …

Indonesia to kick off booster campaign, but most will have to pay
2 years, 11 months ago

Indonesia to kick off booster campaign, but most will have to pay

Al Jazeera  

Experts worry about the effect on the broader vaccination programme, with many people outside key centres still not fully covered. “But if it is related to the pandemic, then the vaccines should be free.” The government has yet to confirm how much the vaccine booster shots will cost, although estimates have circulated online using data from the UNICEF Vaccine Market …

15-18 age group excited, some nervous over vax
2 years, 11 months ago

15-18 age group excited, some nervous over vax

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A total of 1,87,538 teenagers belonging to the age group of 15 to 18 were vaccinated from January 3 to 5 in the state. Karan Jain, a 17-year-old student said his college was conducting quarterly examinations which may or may not be considered as final examinations due to the rise in Covid cases, and he could not get distracted …

Covid vaccines for children around the world: All you should know
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid vaccines for children around the world: All you should know

India TV News  

With the COVID-19 infection spreading at fast rates, there is immense concern over health and safety in each and every household. Vaccine drive for kids begins in India Covid-19 vaccination for children in the age group of 15-18 years began across the country on January 3. Indian kids administered with first vaccine dose As of now, only Bharat Biotech's indigenously-made …

TS administers COVID jabs to 24,240 teens on day one
2 years, 11 months ago

TS administers COVID jabs to 24,240 teens on day one

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Covid-19 vaccination for the 15 to 18-year-olds began in Telangana on Monday with the health minister T Harish Rao assuring the youngsters that there was no cause for any fears or worries over taking the vaccine shots. The state health department said that by evening of the first day of the drive, approximately 24,240 teenagers were vaccinated. Harish Rao …

Vaccination Day 1: Over 40 lakh teens aged 15-18 jabbed with first dose | Top points
2 years, 11 months ago

Vaccination Day 1: Over 40 lakh teens aged 15-18 jabbed with first dose | Top points

India TV News  

Highlights Over 40 lakh teenagers were vaccinated in India aged 15-18 today. On the first day of vaccination for those aged 15 to 18, over 40 lakh teenagers got jabbed with the Covid vaccine across the country today. Over 4.94 lakh children in the age group of 15-18 years were administered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Gujarat. …

India holds Covid-19 vaccination drive for 15 to 18-year-olds. See photos
2 years, 11 months ago

India holds Covid-19 vaccination drive for 15 to 18-year-olds. See photos

Hindustan Times  

India holds Covid-19 vaccination drive for 15 to 18-year-olds. See photos Covid-19 immunisation: Thousands of children, many accompanied by parents, queued up outside schools, medical centres and special health camps from early on Monday to secure their first dose of a vaccine.. 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout Amid concerns of the Omicron surge, India began …

551 COVID vaccination centres designated for children, says Kerala health minister
2 years, 11 months ago

551 COVID vaccination centres designated for children, says Kerala health minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: As India started inoculating children between the age group of 15 and 18 on Monday, Kerala designated 551 exclusive vaccination centres for the teens. Speaking to reporters in Thiruvananthapuram, State Health Minister Veena George said, "Out of the 1426 total vaccination centres, 551 centres are exclusive for children. On Omicron cases, the Health Minister said, "There are 152 cases …

Assam eyes vaccinating 3 lakh children daily to inoculate all kids
2 years, 11 months ago

Assam eyes vaccinating 3 lakh children daily to inoculate all kids

India Today  

The Covid-19 vaccination drive to jab children aged between 15-18 kicked-off today across the country today. Today, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Covid vaccination drive for children in the age group of 15 to 18 years at the Oil India Higher Secondary School, Duliajan in Dibrugarh district, reported ANI. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches #COVID19 vaccination …

Should kids be vaccinated? Brazil turns to online survey
2 years, 11 months ago

Should kids be vaccinated? Brazil turns to online survey

Associated Press  

BRASILIA, Brazil — As world leaders rely on public health specialists to inform their decisions about whether and how to vaccinate children against the coronavirus, Brazil’s government is asking the online public for guidance. Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga has said they will soon be eligible for vaccination, but survey results will help determine guidelines including whether shots could only be …

Indore to vaccinate 2.75 lakh children in age group of 15-18 years
2 years, 11 months ago

Indore to vaccinate 2.75 lakh children in age group of 15-18 years

India Today  

After PM Modi’s announcement on starting vaccination drive for children between 15-18 years of age, Indore’s health department has started preparing inoculation drive for over 2.75 lakh children falling in the age bracket from January 3. At present, about 58.89 lakh doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in Indore, out of which 31.21 lakh were administered as first dose …

Tamil Nadu prepares to vaccinate 15-18 age group from 3 Jan. Read here
2 years, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu prepares to vaccinate 15-18 age group from 3 Jan. Read here

Live Mint  

The preparatory work to administer Covid-19 vaccines to children aged 15 to 18 years has been started in Tamil Nadu, the state government said on Sunday. The statement comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Covid-19 vaccination for those in the age group of 15-18 years will start from 3 January, 2022. Earlier in the day, Chief …

No Need to Vaccinate Kids Against Covid Right Now, Centre Informed About Decision: NTAGI Member
3 years ago

No Need to Vaccinate Kids Against Covid Right Now, Centre Informed About Decision: NTAGI Member

News 18  

There is no need to vaccinate children against Covid-19 as the data shows no urgency, a member of the Narendra Modi government’s panel on vaccination has told News18.com. The data driving the decision to not vaccinate children on an urgent basis shows no significant mortality among children due to Covid-19. We have registered deaths among children due to cancer, leukaemia …

Vulnerable children under 12 to receive vaccine from this week
3 years ago

Vulnerable children under 12 to receive vaccine from this week

Dutch News  

Children under 12 with a medical condition such as a congenital heart defect can receive a vaccine against coronavirus from this week, the Dutch health council said. Around 40,000 children between the ages of five and 11 will be eligible for a reduced dose of the Pfizer or Biotech vaccine, paediatrician and immunologist Emmeline Buddingh of Leiden University Medical Center …

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