2021.11.17 17:48Nation

５～１１歳「２月接種の可能性」　自治体に連絡―コロナワクチン

　５～１１歳向けの新型コロナウイルスワクチンについて、厚生労働省は１７日までに、「早ければ来年２月ごろから接種する可能性がある」として、接種を担う自治体に準備を進めるよう求めた。
　米製薬大手ファイザーが１０日、コロナワクチンの対象年齢を１１歳以下へ拡大するよう厚労省へ申請。薬事承認には至っていないが、承認された場合、２０２２年２月ごろにも接種が始まる可能性があるという。（2021/11/17-17:48）

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2021.11.17 17:48Nation

Japan May Start Vaccinations for Kids Aged 5-11 in Feb.

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Japan's health ministry may start the COVID-19 vaccination program for children aged 5-11 around February next year at the earliest, according to ministry officials.
   The ministry has asked local governments to promote related preparations.
   On Nov. 10, U.S. pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. filed with the ministry an application to lower the country's minimum target age for its COVID-19 vaccine to 11 or under.
   The ministry's pharmaceutical approval has yet to be given, but if approved inoculations for children aged 5-11 may start around February next year, the officials said.
   Discussions are ongoing at a ministry panel on COVID-19 vaccinations for younger children.