Egypt authorises Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds – The National

Egypt authorises Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds – The National

Monday 29 November 2021

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Minimum age of eligibility for coronavirus shots had been 15

The National

Nov 28, 2021

Egypt on Sunday authorised Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 15, the Cabinet said in a statement.

The step effectively lowers the minimum age of eligibility to receive the two-shot vaccine in Egypt, which was 15 previously.

This is a developing story

Updated: November 28th 2021, 6:05 PM

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