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Calculated Shard: 155 (from laksa120)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa155.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://globalnews.ca/news/8226335/pfizer-kids-covid-19-vaccine-data-u-s-fda/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://globalnews.ca/news/8226335/pfizer-kids-covid-19-vaccine-data-u-s-fda/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/8226335\/pfizer-kids-covid-19-vaccine-data-u-s-fda\/","crawl_time":1774244988,"first_indexed_time":1632829029,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"ca,globalnews!\/news\/8226335\/pfizer-kids-covid-19-vaccine-data-u-s-fda\/ s443","src_root_hash":"18131072723757590355","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Pfizer sends kids’ COVID-19 vaccine trial data to U.S. FDA - National | Globalnews.ca","meta_descriptions":["Pfizer said a lower dose of its vaccine provided a strong immune response in the target age group in a 2,268-participant clinical trial."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Posted September 28, 2021 7:35 am\nUpdated September 28, 2021 10:05 pm\n1 min read\nThis article is more than 4 years old and some information may not be up to date.\n2:07\nSome parents push for COVID-19 vaccine approval for children\nWATCH: Some parents push for COVID-19 vaccine approval for children – Sep 28, 2021\nPfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE\non Tuesday submitted initial trial data for their\nCOVID-19 vaccine\nin children aged 5 to 11 and said they would make a formal request with U.S. regulators for emergency use in the coming weeks.\nCoronavirus infections have soared in children, hitting their highest point in early September, according to data from the American Academy of Pediatrics.\nThe vaccine, which is already authorized in teens aged 12 to 15 and fully approved for ages 16 and up, induced a strong immune response in the target age group in a 2,268-participant clinical trial, the companies said on Sept. 20.\n0:47\nU.S. to donate half a billion additional Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines\nThe Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was authorized in kids aged 12-15 roughly a month after the companies filed for authorization. If the same timeline is followed for this application, younger children could start receiving their shots as soon as late October.\nStory continues below advertisement\nA rapid authorization could help mitigate a potential surge of cases this fall, with schools already open nationwide.\n2:02\nStudy finds Pfizer vaccine safe and effective for children 5 to 11 years-old\nWhile kids are less susceptible to severe COVID-19, they can spread the virus to others, including vulnerable populations that are more at risk of severe illness.\nGet weekly health news\nReceive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday.\nThe companies said they plan to submit the data to the European Medicines Agency and other regulatory authorities.\nData from the companies’ trial showed the two-shot vaccine generated an immune response in children that matched what was previously observed in 16-to-25 year olds. The safety profile was also comparable to the older age group, Pfizer said.\nStory continues below advertisement\nThe drugmakers are also testing the vaccine in children aged 2-to-5 and those aged 6 months-to-2 years, with data expected in the fourth quarter.\nModerna’s COVID-19 vaccine is not yet authorized for use in adolescents in the United States, while it has gained authorization for that age group in Europe.\n(Reporting by Manas Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)\n© 2021 Reuters","attrs_markdown":"[SKIP TO MAIN CONTENT](https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/8226335\/pfizer-kids-covid-19-vaccine-data-u-s-fda\/#content)\n\nIn the news\n\n- [Havana Syndrome](https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/11739481\/havana-syndrome-canada-report-response\/)\n- [Spring](https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/11739244\/spring-forecast-2026\/)\n- [Taylor Frankie Paul](https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/11739480\/taylor-frankie-paul-ex-files-restraining-order-sole-custody-child\/)\n- [Duggar](https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/11739362\/joseph-duggar-josh-child-molestation-arrest-false\/)\n\n[Global News Home ![](https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/shaw-globalnews\/assets\/dist\/images\/logo-mobile.svg?v=2)](https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/)\n\n[Subscribe](https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/pages\/email-alerts\/)\n\nSite theme toggle. 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Boilerpipe Text	Posted September 28, 2021 7:35 am Updated September 28, 2021 10:05 pm 1 min read This article is more than 4 years old and some information may not be up to date. 2:07 Some parents push for COVID-19 vaccine approval for children WATCH: Some parents push for COVID-19 vaccine approval for children – Sep 28, 2021 Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE on Tuesday submitted initial trial data for their COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 and said they would make a formal request with U.S. regulators for emergency use in the coming weeks. Coronavirus infections have soared in children, hitting their highest point in early September, according to data from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The vaccine, which is already authorized in teens aged 12 to 15 and fully approved for ages 16 and up, induced a strong immune response in the target age group in a 2,268-participant clinical trial, the companies said on Sept. 20. 0:47 U.S. to donate half a billion additional Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was authorized in kids aged 12-15 roughly a month after the companies filed for authorization. If the same timeline is followed for this application, younger children could start receiving their shots as soon as late October. Story continues below advertisement A rapid authorization could help mitigate a potential surge of cases this fall, with schools already open nationwide. 2:02 Study finds Pfizer vaccine safe and effective for children 5 to 11 years-old While kids are less susceptible to severe COVID-19, they can spread the virus to others, including vulnerable populations that are more at risk of severe illness. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. The companies said they plan to submit the data to the European Medicines Agency and other regulatory authorities. Data from the companies’ trial showed the two-shot vaccine generated an immune response in children that matched what was previously observed in 16-to-25 year olds. The safety profile was also comparable to the older age group, Pfizer said. Story continues below advertisement The drugmakers are also testing the vaccine in children aged 2-to-5 and those aged 6 months-to-2 years, with data expected in the fourth quarter. Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is not yet authorized for use in adolescents in the United States, while it has gained authorization for that age group in Europe. (Reporting by Manas Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty) © 2021 Reuters
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Readable Markdown	Posted September 28, 2021 7:35 am Updated September 28, 2021 10:05 pm 1 min read This article is more than 4 years old and some information may not be up to date. ![Click to play video: 'Some parents push for COVID-19 vaccine approval for children'](https://i0.wp.com/media.globalnews.ca/videostatic/news/vbhmh15r6a-pqdl4wd3fu/0928_jamie.jpg?w=1040&quality=70&strip=all) 2:07 Some parents push for COVID-19 vaccine approval for children WATCH: Some parents push for COVID-19 vaccine approval for children – Sep 28, 2021 [Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE](http://globalnews.ca/tag/pfizer-biontech) on Tuesday submitted initial trial data for their [COVID-19 vaccine](http://globalnews.ca/tag/covid) in children aged 5 to 11 and said they would make a formal request with U.S. regulators for emergency use in the coming weeks. ![](https://d21y75miwcfqoq.cloudfront.net/70c8fc80) Coronavirus infections have soared in children, hitting their highest point in early September, according to data from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The vaccine, which is already authorized in teens aged 12 to 15 and fully approved for ages 16 and up, induced a strong immune response in the target age group in a 2,268-participant clinical trial, the companies said on Sept. 20. ![Click to play video: 'U.S. to donate half a billion additional Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines'](https://i2.wp.com/media.globalnews.ca/videostatic/news/p05raibh38-7h38ax9uwo/ONLINE_STILL_BIDEN_.jpg?w=1040&quality=70&strip=all) 0:47 U.S. to donate half a billion additional Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was authorized in kids aged 12-15 roughly a month after the companies filed for authorization. If the same timeline is followed for this application, younger children could start receiving their shots as soon as late October. Story continues below advertisement A rapid authorization could help mitigate a potential surge of cases this fall, with schools already open nationwide. ![Click to play video: 'Study finds Pfizer vaccine safe and effective for children 5 to 11 years-old'](https://i0.wp.com/media.globalnews.ca/videostatic/news/82jwtmd6fs-l74xytrbdl/Pfizer_for_Kids.jpg?w=1040&quality=70&strip=all) 2:02 Study finds Pfizer vaccine safe and effective for children 5 to 11 years-old While kids are less susceptible to severe COVID-19, they can spread the virus to others, including vulnerable populations that are more at risk of severe illness. ![Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday.](https://globalnews.ca/wp-content/themes/shaw-globalnews/images/skyline/healthiq.jpg) ## Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. The companies said they plan to submit the data to the European Medicines Agency and other regulatory authorities. Data from the companies’ trial showed the two-shot vaccine generated an immune response in children that matched what was previously observed in 16-to-25 year olds. The safety profile was also comparable to the older age group, Pfizer said. Story continues below advertisement The drugmakers are also testing the vaccine in children aged 2-to-5 and those aged 6 months-to-2 years, with data expected in the fourth quarter. Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is not yet authorized for use in adolescents in the United States, while it has gained authorization for that age group in Europe. (Reporting by Manas Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty) © 2021 Reuters
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