Here's what you need to know about the recent clearance of COVID19 vaccines for kids under 5.
Late last week, the for both Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech’s mRNA vaccines for the youngest age groups. The Moderna vaccine had its EUA amended to include individuals from 6 months to 17 years and the Pfizer/BioNTech, which was previously available to kids 5 and older, was cleared for kids who are 6 months to 4 years old.
“Many parents, caregivers and clinicians have been waiting for a vaccine for younger children and this action will help protect those down to 6 months of age. As we have seen with older age groups, we expect that the vaccines for younger children will provide protection from the most severe outcomes of COVID-19, such as hospitalization and death,” FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. said in a statement following the move.
Much like with teens and adults, both vaccines are considered equally safe and effective but there are slight differences in the dosages and timing. For the Moderna vaccine, it’s administered via two doses, each a month apart and a third booster for immunocompromised individuals in the age group a month after their second dose.
“As with all vaccines for any population, when authorizing COVID-19 vaccines intended for pediatric age groups, the FDA ensures that our evaluation and analysis of the data is rigorous and thorough,” Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research said in a statement.
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