Can Children Receive Any of the Available COVID-19 Vaccines?
Yes. Some COVID-19 vaccines have been approved in certain age groups for children. Here is an update as of my last knowledge cut-off in April 2023:
1. United States:
- In the United States, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been authorized for use in children ages 5 years and older.
- The Moderna vaccine has been authorized for use in children ages 6 years and older.
2. Europe:
- The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages 5 years and older.
- The Moderna vaccine has been approved by the EMA for children ages 12 years and older.
3. Canada:
- The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been authorized for use in children ages 5 years and older.
- The Moderna vaccine has been approved by Health Canada for children ages 12 years and older.
4. Other countries:
- Many countries have approved the use of various COVID-19 vaccines in children, with specific age ranges varying by country and regulatory authority.
Note:
I recommend checking the latest official sources like World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and relevant government health authorities for the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 vaccine availability for children, as approvals and recommendations might have changed since my knowledge cutoff.