The WHO Removes Adolescents from COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendation

The World Health Organization (WHO) website published an update on June 21, 2021, stating 'Children should not be vaccinated for the moment.'

Additionally, the WHO says 'There is not yet enough evidence on the use of vaccines against COVID-19 in children to make recommendations for children to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Children and adolescents tend to have the milder disease compared to adults. However, children should continue to have the recommended childhood vaccines.'

Furthermore, the WHO confirms 'COVID-19 vaccines are safe for most people 18 years and older, including those with pre-existing conditions of any kind, including auto-immune disorders. These conditions include hypertension, diabetes, asthma, pulmonary, liver, and kidney disease, as well as chronic infections that are stable and controlled.'

Read the WHO Q&A on the Emergency Use Listing process to find out more about how WHO assesses the quality, safety, and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.