China approves Sinovac for 3-17 y. o.
China has approved the use of Sinovac’s Covid vaccine for children and adolescents between the ages of 3 and 17, whereas until now it had only been authorised for use in people aged 18 and over. Manufacturer Sinovac Biotech’s president, Yin Weidong, told Chinese state TV channel CCTV, adding that preliminary results of the trial show good efficacy in minors and a reduced risk of side effects.