Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Works Safely in Children, Including Those Under 5, FDA Says

modern Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine was effective in preventing symptomatic disease in children 6 months to 5 years, Food and Drug Administration employees said in a review of the evidence.

FDA staff also said Friday that Moderna’s vaccine was generally safe for children in studies, including children under the age of 5 who did not have access to any shots.