Pfizer seeks COVID vaccine authorisation for 12-15 year olds in US

Firm plans to make similar requests of other regulatory authorities worldwide

Last updated: April 09, 2021 | 22:00

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A medical staff member prepares the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Tudor Ranch in Mecca, California.

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Washington: Pfizer-BioNTech asked for authorization on Friday to use their COVID-19 vaccine on 12-15 year olds in the United States.

The companies said in a statement that they plan to make similar requests of other regulatory authorities worldwide in coming days.

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