Pfizer vaccine is a positive decision due to the high incidence of corona among children
The consultant of internal and chest diseases, Dr. Saleh Al-Damas, confirmed that the vaccination of the age group of “12-18” with the Corona vaccine was issued based on scientific facts, as the report of the American Academy of Pediatrics showed that their number represents 22.5% of the number of people infected with the virus.
Al-Damas added to Al-Ikhbariya that there is an increase in the number of children with severe symptoms who need intensive care, with deaths among children, albeit few, but there is an upward trend in the affected children.
And the internal medicine consultant continued, that we are approaching a new academic year, and the education authorities decided that it should be in attendance In order to control the epidemic and reach community immunity that helps us end the pandemic Vaccination should include all age groups Therefore, the decision to vaccinate the age group of 12-18 years is a positive decision.
He concluded his speech by saying: Studies conducted on children aged 12 to 18 years show that the vaccine is highly effective and safe.
