EMA Considering Administration Of Moderna Vaccine In Children Over 12.

Friday, 23 July 2021 09:13

The Pfizer vaccine is already approved for 12 to 15 year olds

The use of the Moderna vaccine may be extended to include children aged between 12 and 18.

The European Medicines Agency is to meet today to discuss whether to the Moderna vaccine should be given to children.

The Pfizer vaccine is already approved by the EMA for 12 to 15 year olds and NIAC is currently considering the recommendation.

🆕The EMA is set to decide on Friday whether to authorise the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for 12 to 18 year olds

Extraordinary meeting of the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP): 23 July 2021 | European Medicines Agency https://t.co/LOQGTqEZZg via @EMA_News
— Eoghan Murphy (@eoghanymurphy) July 20, 2021

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