The Immunization Commission has approved that boys aged 12-16 can voluntarily receive a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
On October 20, Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Director-General of the Department of Disease Control Announcement after the meeting of the Immunization Subcommittee In the case of Pfizer 2 vaccination in boys aged 12-16 years old, there were concerns about myocardial infarction in boys aged 12-16 years, so only one injection was given and experts were invited. both an infectious disease pediatrician and a cardiologist Let’s review the Pfizer vaccination in children. Which around the world injected more than 100 million doses, concluded 3R is 1.Real myocardial inflammation actually occurs. Most occur in the second needle in boys aged 12-16 years. 2.Rare occurs rarely. at a level of a few cases per million people It is found most at about 6 out of 100,000 people, which is less than COVID-19 in children that cause total body inflammation (MIS-C), including myocarditis and 3. Recovery, myocardial infarction with chest pain, fatigue. Easy, mild and can heal on its own. There are very few cases where the symptoms are so severe that they need to be hospitalized. And around the world, one vaccine-related death has been reported, while recovery is as fast as 90%.
“The meeting has decided that the Pfizer 2 dose vaccination in boys aged 12-16 can be voluntary. It depends on the wishes of parents and students. And it is not mandatory for admission. The Ministry of Health will communicate information on both benefits and side effects. Emphasize on parents to monitor symptoms and communicate to the vaccination service unit to understand and act the same,” said Dr. Opas.
