This raises the question of whether Pfizer should increase its dosage for young kids.

Takeaways and Limitations

Both studies had limited data.

Its a good clue that we can learn from.

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Its valuable information, but its not complete, Flores said.

Infections in Omicron are very different from Delta and others.

Kids ages 511 were given one-third of the dose given to people ages 12 and above.

The results showed a stark difference in efficacy between close ages.

Experts maintain that children should get vaccinated against COVID-19 to receive maximum protection against the virus.

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