Vaccination appointments for Primary 3-5 kids available from next week

, Chan said that bookings for vaccination appointments will progressively open up from next week, pending confirmation of the date of arrival of the paediatric doses of the Pfizer- BioNTech/Comirnaty vaccine.

"As more of our children get vaccinated, we will be able to resume more learning activities, sports and games, which are critical to their physical, cognitive and socio-emotional well-being and development," said Chan. Singapore's Health Sciences Authority approved the use of the paediatric doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children aged five to 11

. The Ministry of Health will work with the Ministry of Education and the Early Childhood Development Agency to roll out vaccinations for the school-going age group. It is the first COVID-19 vaccine the HSA has granted approval for use in Singapore for those aged five to 11, said the MOH, adding that the expert committee on COVID-19 vaccines has recommended its use for the age group.

The vaccine will be offered to more than 300,000 children in this age group, including those who are long-term pass holders in Singapore.

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Covid-19 vaccination for Pri 3-5 pupils to start end-Dec, bookings from next week if supply arrives as scheduled: Chan Chun SingSINGAPORE — If Covid-19 vaccines for children between the ages of five and 11 arrive as scheduled, the booking of vaccination appointments will open up progressively from next week, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing. Pls share the local evaluation status of vaccine on children below 11 years old. There were alrdy volunteers for the trial.
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