Younger children could soon be eligible to receive an updated Covid-19 booster shot.
on Friday said it had requested FDA authorization for its updated booster for adolescents ages 12 to 17 and for children ages 6 to 11.
Pfizer’s updated booster is currently authorized for use in people 12 and older and Moderna’s is authorized for adults age 18 and older. Moderna tweeted that its authorization application for an updated booster for children ages 6 months through 5 years is expected later this year.
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