FDA Delays Approval For Moderna's COVID-19 Shot In Teenagers: What You Need To Know

Moderna Inc MRNA said that the FDA would require additional time to complete its assessment of its COVID-19 vaccine for use in adolescents aged 12 to 17 years.
The FDA may not complete the Moderna's shot review before January 2022, dealing with a potential setback to the timing of an emergency use authorization (EUA) for that age group.
The Company said that the FDA needed additional time to evaluate recent international analyses of the risk of myocarditis after vaccination.
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Moderna said it is reviewing new external analyses on the increased myocarditis risk in those under 18 years of age as they become available.
Moderna also said it would delay filing its request for a EUA of 50 µg dose of the vaccine for children ages 6 to 11 years while the FDA completes its review of the 12-17 filing.
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