COVID-19 Vaccine Authorization In Adolescents Would Raise Questions Around Routine Immunizations
Executive Summary
US FDA not planning an advisory committee for Pfizer/BioNTech’s request for authorization in 12-15-year olds at this time, but CDC’s ACIP is likely to weigh how to balance timing of COVID vaccination with administration of other immunizations generally recommended for adolescents.
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