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Covid vaccine for children

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I will soon be moving to another country with a high COVID infection rate. I want to know if I can vaccinate my children who are six and eight years old.

Prince (by SMS)

 

Although the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for use in children five to 11 years of age and the Moderna vaccine has been approved for children six to 11 years of age, different countries have different policies for vaccinating children against the COVID infection. Even though children get a smaller dose of the vaccine, they will still need to get two doses. Since the side effects of the vaccine in children are similar to those seen in adults and older children, the same precautions as in adults will also be necessary for the children.

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“Absolutely, When we came with the Buhari government in 2015 I became the minister. We were committed to a roadmap to establish a National Carrier, to concession the airports, to set up a leasing company, to establish cargo facilities and we have been doing that.”

On why the Buhari government wanted a national carrier, the minister responded: “Nigeria is situated at the centre of Africa, equidistant from all locations in Africa. 30.4 million square kilometres miles, 1.5 billion people, very green land. If Central and Eastern Africa is the belt of the continent, then Nigeria is the buckle. 200 million people and rising middle class, propensity to fly is high. Nigeria is a candidate for National Carrier.”

Sirika who insisted that the coming national carrier will be private sector driven added; “Private. Yes. 5 per cent government and no government stepping right in that company, no government control, no membership of government on board. Totally private and committed.

“Whatever we say we will do as a government since 2015, it has happened. that is why Tim Clark of Emirates, Qatar Airways and all of them are looking to go into Nigeria in multiple frequencies and multiple landing points because Nigeria is the right place for the airline business.

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