Disclaimer: This article was published in 2021 and reflects the information available at that time.
  The approval of the Pfizer Comirnaty Orange Cap (5-11 years) COVID-19 vaccine to be administered by pharmacists from 10 January 2022 offers opportunities and challenges for pharmacists. PDL encourages pharmacists to prepare for this service now and consider the following to minimise risk. Preparation and administration key points  Comirnaty (Orange Cap) is a specifically formulated paediatric vaccine provisionally approved by TGA in the 5–11-year-old age range. Comirnaty (Orange Cap) is the only vaccine approved for this age group at time of this alert. …

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