Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021
1672. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Health if there is a schedule for the approval and implementation of a vaccination program for vulnerable children with underlying conditions under 16 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18609/21]
View answerThe National Immunisation Advisory Committee's (NIAC's) 'Updated Recommendations: Priority Groups for Covid-19 Vaccination', dated 29 March 2021, states the following:
"No vaccine has currently been approved for ages younger than 16 years.
Vaccine trials in children are planned or underway for all four authorised Covid-19 vaccine, with results expected in 2021.
There is no evidence to recommend vaccination of children at present. NIAC will keep this under review."
