Philippine FDA approves use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6-11
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines has approved the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six to 11 years old, according to the country’s Department of Health (DOH).
Hanoi (VNA) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippineshas approved the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six to 11years old, according to the country’s Department of Health (DOH).
TheDOH said on May 31 that the decision was issued on May 20, but evaluation and apositive recommendation from the Health Technology Assessment Council will be needed before the use of the vaccine is rolled out.
On May 30, ZuelligPharma Corporation said two doses of Moderna vaccine have“an acceptable safety profile” and can create strong immune response forchildren aged 6 to 11.
Thecorporation also pointed out that the efficacy of Spikevax among the youngerage group is similar to those in adults.
In late December of2021, the Philippine FDA approved the emergency use authorization(EUA) for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 years old./.
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