US biotech firm Moderna has said it is pursuing regulatory approval for its Covid vaccine in children aged six months to six years after the two-shot regimen was found to be safe and produced a strong immune response.
Specifically, two doses of 25 micrograms given to this age group generated similar levels of antibodies to two doses of 100 micrograms given to young people aged 18-25, indicating there would be similar levels of protection, according to an AFP report.
The results “are good news for parents of children under six years of age”, said CEO Stephane Bancel in a statement.