Date of publication: October 28, 2021

Decision of the Secretary of Health: Approved

Pursuant to the role of the Health Technology Assessment Council (HTAC) to develop coverage recommendations particularly in the selection and financing of COVID-19 vaccines using the Evaluation Framework set by the HTAC, this report presents all currently available evidence considered in the assessment of COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccination. This assessment follows the HTAC evaluation framework to assess COVID-19 vaccines using the following criteria: (1) responsiveness to magnitude and severity; (2) clinical efficacy and safety; (3) affordability and viability; (4) household financial impact; (5) social impact; and (6) responsiveness to equity.

Link to Issuance:  [Department Circular No. 2021- 0468] Health Technology Assessment Council (HTAC) Recommendations on COVID-19 Vaccination of the Pediatric Population

Evidence summaryPediatric Vaccination for the prevention of COVID-19

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