Vaccine Ministerial Advisory Committee
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Wait, donate, demolish: Why millions of South Africa’s vaccines will never be used
Children aged five to 11 get smaller doses of the Pfizer vaccine than adults. That means the government will have to buy new vials to vaccinate this age group but the health…
SA teens, you’re next in the queue for a vaccine — no parental permission required
Teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 will be able to register to receive their Covid-19 jab from 20 October. This group will be given only one dose of the Pfizer vaccine, for…
South Africa opens up vaccinations for 12 to 17 year-olds
Vaccinology researcher Professor Shabir Madhi said young people were being vaccinated to reduce the number of people who could transmit the virus and the focus should instead be…