Both Pfizer and Moderna are on track to make that a reality.
Moderna began clinical trials in children as young as 12 a few weeks ago.
Pfizer has completed enrolling children ages 12 to 15, and will begin clinical trials soon.
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Campbell says clinical trials generally follow a process of age de-escalation.
Several pediatric trials are actively enrolling children now, which is an accomplishment in and of itself.
Its a big decision for parents to make.
Campbell believes the vaccines will be effective in children.
“But with vaccines, we dont extrapolate adult data, we specifically test in children.
The flu shot is a good example.
Child-specific research showed younger kids need an extra dose to prime their immune systems.
A few hundred children in the U.S. have had the syndrome, though all have recovered.
For example, some adults get a fever for a day or two after the vaccine.
High fevers can causefebrile seizuresin children.
Sanofis adult clinical trials are expected later in 2021, followed by pediatric trials.
The company is optimistic about the safety of the vaccine in children.
No significant safety issues have been identified.”
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