The experts, however, still recommend kids get the Pfizer vaccine. 💉 engineering
have waned from the peaks we saw at the beginning of the year. Following this, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention has relaxed masking restrictions in many parts of the country and school districts are close to lifting mask mandates for kids in schools. The research conducted by the Department of Health in New York state might require a rethink of the policies.One of the most important reasons why the findings of the study need to be carefully looked into is its timing.
It also involved 1.2 million children between the ages of 5-17 who have been vaccinated in the U.S. As per regulatory approvals sought by Pfizer, children between the ages of 5-11 have been given a pediatric dose consisting of 10 milligrams of the vaccine whereas adolescents between the age of 12 and 17 have been administered the regular adult dose of 30 milligrams.
The researchers calculated the effectiveness of the vaccines administered to these age groups using the incidence rates of infection in the region and the comparing outcomes by vaccination status. The researchers found that the vaccine effectiveness dropped from 68 percent to just 12 percent in children aged between 5 and 11. Towards the end of the study period, the effectiveness dropped further in this age group to 11 percent.
The researchers state that the vaccine is still effective against severe disease and recommend its usage in children. They also suggest revising the dosage administered for this age group while continuing to rely on protections offered by other strategies such as wearing masks.Importance: There is limited evidence on the effectiveness of the BNT162b2 vaccine for children, particularly those 5-11 years and after the Omicron variant's emergence.
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