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EMA approves the use of a Covid-19 vaccine in 12-15 year olds

EMA approves the use of a Covid-19 vaccine in 12-15 year olds

The European Medicines Agency has approved the use of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine in 12-15-year-olds.

It follows a trial involving 2,000 children in that age group - and none of those who were vaccinated got Covid.

The regulator says two doses will be needed - with the second jab given at least 3 weeks after the first.

Dr Marco Cavaleri from the EMA says the evidence shows the vaccine is safe to use in 12-15-year-olds.

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