NITAG recommendations

23 February 2022

Meeting date 23 February 2022 

 

Recommendations on vaccination of children 5 - 11 years with mRNA vaccine from the Pfizer laboratory 

 

  • Maintain homologous schedules using the vaccines authorized for the different age groups (Sinopharm 3 and 4 years, Pfizer 5 to 11 years). 

  • Administer an additional dose in cases of immunocompromised hosts using the same vaccine as the one used previously.  

  •  Wait for further evidence before recommending a booster dose in the 3 to 11 years age group.  

  • Work on the availability of vaccines at the jurisdictional level. 

  •  Increase efforts to reach the unvaccinated population. 

  • Co-administration with other vaccines is recommended. 

  • Implement strategies for the recovery of coverage for routine vaccines schedule vaccines. 

Country
Argentina

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