Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Approved for Use for Those Aged 12 to 15
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has authorised the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for individuals aged 12 to 15 years old, given its high efficacy consistent with that observed in the adult population.
The Ministry of Health will work with the Ministry of Education on vaccination for this age-group who are still schooling.
More details will be announced at a later date.
Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung, was speaking at the Multi-Ministry Taskforce press conference on 18 May 2021.
Video: Mediacorp
➡️ Subscribe to the Gov.sg YouTube channel for more updates:
https://go.gov.sg/subscribe-govsg-yt
-
➡️ Gov.sg is the official online communication platform of the Singapore Government, providing you with the latest policy updates, information and news.
➡️ Find us on our:
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
https://www.gov.sg/
FACEBOOK
https://go.gov.sg/govsg-channel-fb
INSTAGRAM
https://go.gov.sg/govsg-channel-ig
LINKEDIN
https://go.gov.sg/govsg-channel-li
TIKTOK
https://go.gov.sg/govsg-channel-tt
TWITTER
https://go.gov.sg/govsg-channel-tw
-
➡️ Want updates on the latest COVID-19 news from the Government? Subscribe to our Telegram and Whatsapp channels:
https://go.gov.sg/govsg-channel-tg
https://go.gov.sg/govsg-channel-wa