Written Answer

Outcome of COVID-19 Vaccination Trials for Children under 12

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27 Mr Sharael Taha asked the Minister for Health (a) what was the outcome of the COVID-19 vaccination trials for children under 12; (b) what percentage of these children developed side effects; and (c) whether particular groups of these children are more susceptible to the side effects.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: This question for written answer has been addressed by oral reply to Question Nos 13 to 15 on the Order Paper for 10 January 2022. [Please refer to "Assessment of Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines on Younger Children and Singapore's Decision to Extend Vaccination to Younger Children", Official Report, 10 January 2022, Vol 95, Issue 44, Oral Answers to Questions section.]