Ministry of Health defends immunization against covid in the age group from 5 to 11 years old, already approved by Anvisa. Decision should come after completion of the “public consultation”. The Ministry of Health said in a statement released on Monday (27/12) that the vaccination of children aged 5 to 11 years against covid-19 should start in January.
The folder says it will formalize the decision on January 5th, “after hearing the society”. Doses should be available from the next day 10.
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The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) announced on December 16 the approval of the use of the Pfizer vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 years, but the government had been postponing the schedule for the start of vaccination.
