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Coronavirus: German pediatricians expect vaccine for children under 12 in 2021

German pediatricians expect one vaccine for coronavirus to be made available for children under twelve years in the near future, however, its administration will depend on the opinion of Stiko, the country’s National Vaccination Committee.

“We expect the vaccine to be approved for children under the age of twelve this year“, Stated specifically o Jκrg Detz, director of the University Pediatric Clinic of Cologne and president of the German Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, in the newspaper “Rheinische Post”.

He doubts, however, whether the competent Commission would immediately issue an unreserved recommendation. “It is possible that after approval, Stiko to make a limited texture for some vulnerable groups, for example for children with serious chronic diseases “, he noted.

However, if the vaccine was approved in Germany and even a limited recommendation was made by Stiko, the distinguished pediatrician would welcome it: “This would be good and would mean a significant improvement for these children and their families.”

“In our estimation, it is also possible that Stiko will wait until more are available extensive data “for side effects in this age group before issuing a general recommendation for all children and adolescents.”

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