For children in the United States aged 6 to 17, there is now a second COVID-19 option. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that school-age children and teens should consider getting Moderna injections.
(AP) NEW YORK — For children in the United States aged 6 to 17, there is now a second COVID-19 option.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that school-age children and teens should consider getting Moderna injections. Since last year, this group has had access to Pfizer-produced medications.
CDC establishes the federal government’s vaccine recommendations for American physicians and their patients.
The shots were approved by the Food and Drug Administration this week; youngsters aged 6 to 11 can receive half-strength dosages, while those aged 12 to 17 can receive full-strength doses. The doses should be administered one month apart. This week, a unanimous recommendation was made by an expert advisory council that the CDC support the Moderna vaccines as well.
According to Moderna officials, all children between the ages of 6 and 17 will eventually be given a booster.
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