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EU brings forward Pfizer/BioNTech Covid shot for younger children to Dec 13

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FRANKFURT : The European Union-wide rollout of Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine version for five- to 11-year-old children will begin Dec 13, one week earlier than previously planned, Germany's health ministry said on Wednesday. "Given the current pandemic situation, this is good news for parents and children.

Many are awaiting this eagerly," acting health minister Jens Spahn said in the statement. Germany is due to receive 2.4 million doses for use as a two-dose regimen, the ministry said, adding it has commitment on the new date from the manufacturer.

Germany's regional health ministers on Monday agreed to prepare for the launch, with offerings such as family sections within vaccination centres.

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