FDA experts recommend Pfizer, Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for kids under 5 years
US Food and Drug Administration’s committee of independent vaccine experts on Wednesday voted to recommend authorization of Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE) and Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) Covid-19 vaccine for kids as young as six months
By Shubhangi Mathur
Published - Jun 15, 2022, 09:33 PM ET
Last Updated - Mar 04, 2024, 08:12 AM EST
• Both the vaccines generated a robust immune response in the children, the FDA said
The US Food and Drug Administration’s committee of independent vaccine experts on Wednesday voted to recommend authorization of Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE) and Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) Covid-19 vaccine for kids as young as six months.
The expert committee voted 21 to 0 in favour of making the vaccine available for children in the age group of 6 months to under 5 years.
According to the FDA, both the vaccines generated a robust immune response in the children, similar to those in young adults and were generally safe and effective.
