HEALTH
What To Know About Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine For Kids Under 12
How Are Kid’s Vaccines Different From Shots For Adults
The Pfizer vaccine varies from kids to adults, from 10 micrograms to 30 micrograms, depending on their age.
The vaccine for kids can be stored for ten weeks in a refrigerator, compared to adults, which can be kept in a freezer for up to two weeks. All the versions are stored in an ultracold freezer (minus 80 degrees Celsius) until expiration.
The kid’s vaccines will have orange caps to be differentiated easily from the ages 12-17 with purple-capped vaccines. It will ensure that all children receiving Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine receive the prescribed dose.
