Xinhua news agency reported that Indonesia is considering Sinovac and Pfizer vaccinations for people under the age of 18 after testing positive for COVID-19. Delta species, which are easily spread among children and adolescents.
Indonesian Health Minister pgslot เว็บตรงBudi Gunadi Sadikin said in a press conference online on Friday that in a review of the country's list of vaccines approved for emergency use for young people, the country found that The Sinovac vaccine can be used for people aged 3-17, and the Pfizer vaccine for people aged 12-17.”
China approved the emergency use of Sinovac's vaccine for people aged 3 years and over, while the United States approved the emergency use of the Pfizer vaccine for people aged 12 years and older.
Mr Sadikin said The Ministry of Public Health is conducting a study on vaccination against COVID-19 among children, which will be published soon, along with monitoring developments. and performance-related information and the side effects of vaccines administered to children in many countries
“We will make comprehensive decisions based on available information, policy information in other countries. as well as health science data on vaccines approved for emergency use,” said Sadikin.
Indonesia aims to vaccinate against COVID-19. to 181.5 million people aged 18 and over, or about 70% of the country's population by March. 2022