The Federal District Health Department recommends that the vaccine be administered in children with syringes for adults. Spine experts agree that adult syringes can harm young ones because they have smaller fibers and muscle mass than adults.
There is also a risk that the fluid will be repellent after application, so the effectiveness of the immunizer may be disrupted.
Covid-19: What has been learned so far about vaccinating children
Anvisa approved Pfizer Immunizer application for children aged 5 to 11 on December 16. For this, a pediatric version of the vaccine will be used, named KomirnatiBaona / Getty Images
*** What-do-you-know-about-children-what-you-know-about-children (2) -what-do-you-know-about-children (11)The vaccine is specific to children and its concentration differs from that of adults. The dose of Comirnaty is equal to one third applied in people over 12 years of ageEgo Estrella / Metropolis
*** child-vaccine-you-know-whatThe vaccine dew cap will be orange in color, making it easier to identify by the vaccination team and the father, mother and caregiver who will take the child to receive the drug application.Aline Masuka / Metropolis
*** Child-Vaccination-What-You-Know-Professionals are pushing the patient into the gutSince the onset of the epidemic, more than 300 children between the ages of 5 and 11 have died of coronavirus in Brazil.ER Production Limited / Getty Images
*** child-vaccine-you-know-what-you-know-about-children (2)This corresponds to 14.3 deaths per month, or one every other day. Also, according to the Ministry of Health, the prevalence of this disease in children is significant. In addition to the death toll, thousands are hospitalizedGetty Images
*** child-vaccine-you-know-what-you-know-about-children (2)According to Fiocruz, children need to be vaccinated against Kovid to ensure their health as well as to prevent the spread of the virus at high levels.Vinicius Schmidt / Metropolis
*** child-vaccine-you-know-what-you-know-about-children (2)However, since the vaccine was approved for use in children, Anvisa Bolsonaro has been criticized by pro-presidential and anti-vaccination groups.Hugo Barreto / Metropolis
*** child-vaccine-you-know-what-you-know-about-children (2)To discuss childhood immunizations, the Ministry of Health has launched a public consultation and announced that immunization of children will start from 14 January. In addition, presenting a medical prescription will not be mandatory.Ego Estrella / Metropolis
*** child-vaccine-you-know-what-you-know-about-children (2)Initially, the government’s intention was to demand prescriptions. However, after a public hearing with doctors and researchers, the ministry decided to back down. Publication / Health Goiânia
*** child-vaccine-you-know-what-you-know-about-children (2)According to the folder, the immunizing agent used will be the Pharmaceutical Pfizer and the recommended interval between each dose will be eight weeks. If the minor is not with his parents, he must present a written word signed by the parent. Hugo Barreto / Metropolis
*** What-do-you-know-about-kids-what-you-know-about-kids (2) -what-do-you-know-about-kids (11)The decision by the Ministry of Health to increase the dose of immunizer contradicts the ANVISA guidelines, which support one application for children aged 5 to 11 years and a three-week break between the other.Rafaela Feliciano / Metropolis
*** child-vaccine-you-know-what-you-know-about-children (2)In addition, although a medical prescription is not required for vaccination, the federal government recommends that parents consult a health professional before vaccinating their children.Aline Masuka / Metropolis
*** child-vaccine-you-know-what-you-know-about-children (2)According to Pfizer, about 7% of children who received a dose of the vaccine had some reactions, but only 3.5% of cases were related to immunizing agents. None of them were seriousEgo Estrella / Metropolis
*** child-vaccine-you-know-what-you-know-about-children (2)Countries such as Israel, Chile, Canada, Colombia, the United Kingdom, Argentina, and Cuba and the European Union, for example, have approved vaccinations against Covid-19 in children.Getty Images
*** child-vaccine-you-know-what-you-know-about-children (2)In the United States, childhood immunizations began on November 3. To date, more than 5 million children have received the Covid-19 vaccine. No deaths were recorded and serious adverse events were rare. Baona / Getty Images
*** Photo-Vaccine-Baby-CovidAt least six countries are already vaccinating children under the age of five. In Cuba, Soberna Immunizer is being applied to people over 2 years of age. China, Chile, Argentina, India and UAE use Coronavac for 3-year-oldsGetty Images
*** Photo-Vaccine-Baby-CovidA study published by Butantan in January shows that there were no reports of serious adverse effects among the 4,000 children aged 6 to 35 months who participated in the survey.Getty Images
*** Photo-Vaccine-Baby-CovidThe Butantan Institute, which is responsible for developing the coronavak vaccine in the national territory, should send more information to Anvisa about the age of 3 to 5 years so that the number of people to be vaccinated can be increased through this formula. Getty Images
*** Photo-Vaccine-Baby-CovidAlthough the vaccine is not approved for infants, scientific research has already shown that vaccinated breastfeeding mothers transmit antibodies to their babies through breast milk. Getty Images
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In a technical note obtained by Column, Red de Freo’s management at the Epidemiological Surveillance Directorate complained that three electronic auctions for the purchase of 3 সির 2.5 size 3 ml syringes had failed because samples had been sent and manufacturers had refused. These are ideal syringes for children.
According to official documents released on April 24 this year, the stock was already small, but it has declined further since the start of the vaccination campaign against Covid-19 for the public from the age of 5 in January 2022.
The manager of Red de Freo, which controls supplies for vaccines and vaccine storage, said in the document that even the syringes sent by the health ministry were not enough to meet the current needs of children.
In addition to syringes for the care of children, the department recommends the use of large appliances with 25 × 6 or 25 × 7 needles.
The case is being investigated by the DF’s Public Ministry of Accounts. The agency has received a complaint about the lack of adequate syringes to serve the child population. In the column, MPC-DF said the incidents have been investigated and no decision has yet been reached on whether the irregularities existed or not.
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In a note, the Department of Health stated that it provided training on vaccination techniques with 25 × 6 or 25 × 7 needles with 3ml syringes, to all vaccination teams. “During training, I was told that the needle should be inserted smoothly and safely through the skin towards the muscle and through the subcutaneous tissue,” he said.
The folder states that “the acquisition process is underway to purchase all versions of standard syringes by SES-DF.” Enables us to do and wait for delivery from the supplier, ”he said.
Finally, the Department of Health noted that the sending of syringes by the Ministry of Health “only to fill the vaccine against Covid-19, because it is an urgent campaign.” “The portfolio is still waiting for a schedule from the federal agency to receive new invoices for this input,” he noted.
The column has been requested from the Ministry of Health and is awaiting return. Space is open for possible protests.