Published 2 years ago

FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers

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U.S. regulators on Friday authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers. The FDA also authorized Moderna's vaccine for school-aged children and teens. Pfizer's shots had previously been the only ones available for those ages. Vaccinations could begin as early as Monday or Tuesday. Most jurisdictions except for Florida have pre-ordered doses out of the 10 million total shots that were made available.

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Times of India

US FDA authorises Covid vaccines for children as young as 6 months

The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized two COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months, opening the door for vaccinating millions of the youngest American children.

2 years ago·India

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News18 India

US Approves Pfizer, Moderna Covid-19 Vaccines for Youngest Children

The agency authorized Moderna's two-dose vaccine for children aged six months to five years, and three doses of Pfizer's shots for those between six months and four years old

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Covid vaccines may soon be approved for young children in the US – will Australia do the same?

Moderna and Pfizer vaccine trials for children six months to five years old look promising and experts say the TGA is likely to approve both

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

FDA authorises first COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends how to use vaccines and its vaccine advisers are set to discuss the shots Friday and vote on Saturday.

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

U.S. FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers

U.S. regulators on Friday authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers, paving the way for vaccinations to begin next week.

2 years ago·Canada

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Reuters

U.S. FDA opens way to COVID vaccines for kids under 5, CDC up next

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized two COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5, opening the door to vaccinating millions of the country's youngest children once the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agrees.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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