US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed off on Covid 19 vaccinations for children under 5 on Saturday, cl
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed off on Covid 19 vaccinations for children under 5 on Saturday, clearing the way for vaccinations to be administered soon, reported CNN. This move comes after vaccine advisers to the CDC voted unanimously on Saturday in support of recommending the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines to children as young as 6 months. “Together, with science leading the charge, we have taken another important step forward in our nation’s fight against Covid 19. We know millions of parents and caregivers are eager to get their young children vaccinated, and with today’s decision, they can,” Walensky said in a statement. “I encourage parents and caregivers with questions to talk to their doctor, nurse, or local pharmacist to learn more about the benefits of vaccinations and the importance of protecting their children by getting them vaccinated,” reported CNN.
Vaccinations may not begin until Tuesday in some places. President Joe Biden praised the CDC’s decision to recommend the vaccines on Saturday. “Today is a monumental step forward in our nation’s fight against the virus, with virtually every American now eligible for the protections that COVID-19 vaccines provide,” Biden said in a written statement, adding: “For parents all over the country, this is a day of relief and celebration.” Walensky signed off on the administration of two doses of Moderna’s vaccine in children ages six months to 5 years, and three doses of Pfizer’s vaccine in children ages six months to 4 years, as reported by CNN.
Watch against contagion
In the last 24 hours 226 new cases of contagion and 0 deaths caused by Covid 19 were reported by State and Health Authorities. Contagion is being watched in Guanajuato and cases of contagion reported are below 230 in the last 24 hours, while there were 0 deaths reported. Authorities maintain the color of activities in the GREEN easing restrictions on activities, both leisure and work.
State Health Authorities insist that Guanajuato should maintain health protection.
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