Importance of COVID-19 Vaccination in Children: viewpoint and recommendations of the Union of European National Societies of Pediatrics

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration1 (FDA) and the European Medicine Agency2 (EMA) have been shown to be safe and effective3,4 in the adult population at preventing severe disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) worldwide5,6. The use of COVID-19 vaccination in children aged 12-17 years old has been the subject of extensive debate, as the assessment of risks and benefits was considered more complex than in adults7,8.

source https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(21)01273-7/fulltext?rss=yes

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