Canada approves Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for children aged 12 to 15

Dr Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser at Health Canada, on Wednesday confirmed the decision for the ages to 12 to 15 and said it will help children return to a normal life.

The vaccine was previously authorised for anyone 16 or older.

The US Food and Drug Administration is also expected to authorise Pfizer’s vaccine for young by next week, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.

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The announcement comes barely a month after the company found that its shot, which is already authorised for those age 16 and older, also provided protection for the younger group.