In recent days, the number of cases of COVID-19 among children has increased.

According to Tehsil.biz, citing Sputnik Azerbaijan, the increase in numbers has also caused concern among parents. However, in many countries, the issue of vaccinating children to protect against the virus has also been raised. In Turkey, two vaccines are already said to be suitable for children.

A study of 2,260 children between the ages of 12 and 15 who were voluntarily vaccinated by their parents found that Pfizer-BioNTech had a 100 percent effect on symptomatic patients and no side effects.

The CoronaVac vaccine, manufactured by Sinovac, has been shown to be effective and safe in vaccinating more than 550 children aged 3-17.

Professor of the Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty of Turkey Kenan Midilli spoke about the reasons for the increase in figures:

"The main reason for this is the closure of schools and educational institutions during the first wave. However, later in some countries there was an increase in numbers due to the opening of schools and other educational institutions."

According to the latest figures, the incidence of the virus among those under the age of 15 is 5 percent of the total, and among those under the age of 2 - 2 percent.

"There is no evidence that the disease is fatal in children," he said. They are considered a threat to the environment. Therefore, it is very important for children to wear masks to prevent further spread of the virus. "