An Irish social media post claimed that the Pfizer vaccine trials of children ages 12 to 15 showed that vaccines cause more harm than good. This statement is false, as no significant safety concerns were identified in Pfizer’s clinical trials for children in this age group. The results of the trial were reviewed by the FDA and the WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE), with both agencies concluding that the vaccine was safe for children 12 and up. The WHO’s recommendations for COVID-19 vaccinations in children state that children who are at high risk should be offered the vaccine alongside other priority populations.
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