Al-Marsad newspaper: The spokesman for the Ministry of Health, Muhammad Al-Abd Al-Aali, explained, “The doses of vaccines that will be given to children are less than the size of adult doses, and they have special packages and special syringes. Pointing out that the time between the two doses will be 3 weeks.
Booster potion
He added during an interview with him on the “Ya Hala” program broadcast on the “Rotana Khaleejia” channel: “There are no studies so far that confirm whether children need a third booster dose following 6 months or not. ”
He indicated that vaccinations have been started for a group of children with higher risks, and in the coming days, doses will be available for other groups of children, explaining that the submission is through my health or our trust.
What type of vaccine is available for children?
With regard to the type of vaccines that will be given to children, Al-Abd Al-Aali confirmed that “only Pfizer is currently available.” He added that the revitalizing vaccines available for adults are Moderna and Pfizer, both of which increase the proportion of antibodies and have the ability to counteract the Omicron mutant.
Pfizer and Moderna event
He added: Studies have indicated that a booster dose of Pfizer raises double the antibodies by 25%, while Moderna doubles the antibodies by 38%, and these are valuable percentages.
He concluded his speech by saying: “We have sufficient supplies available to all those targeted for entry into the categories eligible for the vaccine. ”
Health spokesperson:
The dose for children is less than the size of adult doses, and it has special packages and special syringes, and there are no studies that confirm the need for children to take three doses@spokesman_moh@Mofareh5#abdulali_in_ahla#Yahla_program #Rotana_Gulf pic.twitter.com/oGTDYpsrf1– Ya Hala Program (@YaHalaShow) January 3, 2022
