Moderna vaccine in the US may be approved for children from 6 months

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In the US, the Moderna coronavirus vaccine may be approved for children from 6 months
14:20, 12.06.2022

The Moderna vaccine generally has the same side effect profile in children as it does in adults.



In the US, the Moderna coronavirus vaccine is going to be approved for children from 6 months. It is reported by NBC News .

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the Moderna vaccine appears safe and effective for use in children aged 6 months to 17 years. Next week, a committee of scientists will meet to vote on children being vaccinated with this vaccine.

FDA briefing documents note that the vaccine elicited an immune response in children similar to that seen in adults in preliminary trials.

Available data support the effectiveness of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 in pediatric age groups 6 months to 17 years, the FDA experts emphasized.

Recall that the Ministry of Health of Ukraine has simplified access to vaccination against coronavirus for children aged 12 years and older. In particular, the requirement for mandatory availability of other vaccinations has been abolished.

In order to vaccinate a child against coronavirus, you must have with you:

  • for children 12-13 years old - birth certificate;
  • for children 14-17 years old - a passport and an identification code so that the vaccination data is entered into the electronic health system.

Children between the ages of 12 and 13 require the consent of a parent or guardian to be vaccinated.

It should be noted that mass vaccination centers began to operate in Kyiv. Residents of the capital will be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in a number of shopping centers.

When registering in the Helsi application, residents of the capital will be able to get vaccinated:

  • You can get vaccinated at the Gulliver shopping center from Monday to Saturday from 11:00 to 16:00.
  • In the Respublika Park shopping center, the mass vaccination point is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12:00 to 15:00.
  • In the shopping center River Mall - from Tuesday to Sunday. Opening hours - from 11:00 to 15:00.
  • In the SEC Department Store Ukraine - from Tuesday to Saturday. Opening hours - from 10:00 to 17:00.

It is also noted that CoronaVac and Pfizer vaccines are available at all vaccination points. In order to get vaccinated, you need to have your passport, TIN and mobile phone with you.

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