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SACRAMENTO – The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup Nov. 2, completed its review of the federal process and has unanimously concluded that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is safe and effective for youth 5 to 11 years of age. The Workgroup provided its confirmation to the Governors of California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington Nov. 2.
On Oct. 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or FDA authorized the use of the vaccine in 5- to 11-year-olds, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention affirmed that decision on Nov. 2. The Workgroup has reviewed and affirmed the federal decisions.
The Workgroup thoroughly reviewed safety data for the vaccine, including the absence of any severe adverse events among vaccine recipients in the clinical trial. Reactions were mild and similar to those seen in adolescents and adults and with other vaccines routinely recommended for children and were less common at ages 5 to 11 years than at 16 to 25 years.
Washington, Oregon and Nevada joined California’s COVID-19 Scientific Safety Review Workgroup last year. The Workgroup, made up of nationally-acclaimed scientists with expertise in immunization and public health, has concurrently and independently reviewed the FDA’s actions related to COVID-19 vaccines. It will continue to evaluate other COVID-19 vaccines as they go through the federal process.
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