MANILA, Philippines — US drugmaker Pfizer is expected to apply for an expansion of its emergency use authorization (EUA) in the Philippines for its COVID-19 vaccine so that the product can be used for adolescents aged 12 to 15, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday.
FDA Director General Eric Domingo expressed optimism that the American firm will also apply for the expansion of its EUA in the country after the New York Times reported that the US FDA is preparing to authorize Pfizer’s vaccine for those aged between 12 and 15 years by early next week.
“We are expecting na magpapa-approve na rin sila for 12 to 15 dito sa atin, kaya lang hindi pa kasi dumarating ‘yun…
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