VOICED : Países europeos lanzan campaña de vacunación de niños

European countries, including Spain and Germany, have started vaccinating children aged 5-11 against COVID-19 using the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The demand for vaccination appointments is high, with slots filling up quickly. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has expressed concerns about the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, which is expected to become dominant in Europe by mid-January. To combat this, many countries are administering booster shots, and the European Medicines Agency has approved the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as a booster for adults over 18.

Which age group is being targeted for COVID-19 vaccinations in the discussed European countries?

• Seniors aged 65 and above

• Adults aged 18 to 30

• Teenagers aged 12 to 17

• Children aged 5 to 11

What was the response to the opening of vaccination slots for children?

• Few slots were filled

• All slots were filled immediately

• Slots remained mostly empty

• Slots were filled gradually over time

What is Ursula von der Leyen's main concern regarding the Omicron variant?

• It is less infectious than previous variants

• It has no impact on vaccination efforts

• It could lead to increased holiday disruptions

• It is not spreading in Europe

What is the expected timeline for Omicron to become the dominant variant in Europe?

• By mid-March

• By the end of February

• By mid-January

• By the end of December

Which vaccine has been approved as a booster for adults over 18 by the European Medicines Agency?

• AstraZeneca

• Johnson & Johnson

• Pfizer

• Moderna