Health Bureau

SINOVAC COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Use in Children Above 6 months of Age in Hong Kong

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 3, 2022

The vaccination schedule for this age group follows the same vaccination schedule of older children.

Key Points: 
  • The vaccination schedule for this age group follows the same vaccination schedule of older children.
  • SINOVAC initiated its COVID-19 vaccine (CoronaVac) phase III clinical studies among children aged 6 months to 17 years since 2021.
  • Preliminary results show the vaccine has a good safety and immunogenicity profile, with no severe adverse reaction reported 6 months after two doses of vaccination among children aged 6 months to 35 months.
  • SINOVAC continually dedicates itself to new vaccine R&D, with more combination vaccine products in its pipeline, and constantly explores global market opportunities.