The domestic epidemic is spreading. The Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare held an expert meeting on the afternoon of the 28th, and passed the emergency use authorization (EUA) of Pfizer’s BNT children’s vaccine, which can be used by children aged 5 to 11 years old. Chen Shizhong, commander of the command center, said today that the administrative procedures will be expedited, and “I don’t want to wait until more than June for the beating.”
Cai Bingkun, deputy mayor of Taipei, pointed out in an interview with the media that the Moderna vaccine has completed the investigation of parents’ wishes and is ready to start the fight. Now there are more options for Pfizer BNT, which may cause Moderna to abandon the fight. He believes that the central government is the “The general is incompetent and exhausted the three armies.”
Chen Shizhong responded to media questions at the press conference of the Central Epidemic Command Center this afternoon, thinking that Cai Bingkun’s statement was not very appropriate. Chen Shizhong said that each kind of children’s vaccine will be provided with different vaccination instructions and letters of will before vaccination, and the education unit will also be asked to explain. When Pfizer’s BNT vaccine came, he reported it to the public as soon as possible. If it was delayed for 2 months, there would be a real problem.
“In the epidemic, the common enemy is the virus.” Chen Shizhong called on all walks of life not to blame each other and compromise the combat effectiveness of epidemic prevention. Even if Pfizer BNT is coming, Modena must fight. Of course, the earlier the fight, the better.
Chen Shizhong said that there has been a lot of discussion on the vaccination of children from all walks of life recently. Which vaccine should be used, the effect and side effects should be considered. It can be said that each has its advantages and disadvantages, and will try to provide multiple options. But on the whole, vaccination is “more beneficial than harmful.”
The media asked, the school has recently investigated Modena’s willingness to inoculate, if parents want their schoolchildren to wait for Pfizer BNT, can they go back? Chen Shizhong said, “Of course, it’s a free choice.” Even if the investigation is over, parents feel that they need to think again, so they should just take back the letter of intent. You can go back at the last moment before the vaccination, but that will affect the prepared dose. It is recommended to inform the school first, as it is more convenient to arrange.
When is the Pfizer BNT childhood vaccine available? Chen Shizhong said that when the goods arrive, the administrative procedures will be accelerated. He does not want to wait until more than June. The inspections that need to be done will be carried out first, and the time will be shortened as much as possible.