Germany is expected to provide vaccines to the Children Over 12 From June 7.Chancellor Angela Merkel said that vaccination would not be compulsory and would have no bearing on whether children can attend school or go on holiday.
The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid jab is expected to be approved by The European Medicines Agency. It is already authorised in the EU for those over 16."Children and young people aged 12 and over will have the chance to book a vaccine appointment from June 7," Merkel said after talks with Germany's regional authorities.Those willing will be offered at least their first of two shots by the end of August, she added, roughly in time for the new school year.
"There will be no mandatory vaccinations," Merkel told reporters. Schools would not require pupils to be vaccinated, she said. "And it would be totally wrong to think you can only go on holiday with a vaccinated child.Inoculating children is seen as a key step towards achieving herd immunity in the fight against the pandemic.Canada and the United States have already started vaccinating over 12 aged kids.
Merkel also said that not every person would get an arrangement for their kid immediately.
Germany's STIKO vaccine regulator confirms to provide vaccine only for risk category children such as those with underlying medical condition.
From slow starting of vaccination process, the coronavirus inoculation campaign in Europe's top economy has kicked into high gear in recent weeks.More than 40 percent of adults have now had their first jab, and 15 percent are fully vaccinated.The accelerated pace, along with rapid testing and widespread shutdowns, has helped break a third coronavirus wave and allowed Germany to relax restrictions.
"This is a great success," Merkel said. But she also requested not to avoid precautions such as social distancing, mask wearing, and airing out rooms.
"The pandemic is not over." Said Markel.
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