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Comirnaty Bags Special Approval in Japan for Kids Aged 6 Months to 4 Years
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty gained the regulatory nod in Japan on October 5 for use in children between the ages of six months and four years. This is the first COVID-19 jab to be approved in the country for children…
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