U.S. drug regulators should not delay in authorizing COVID-19 vaccines for young children, a top Democrat said on April 25.
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) asked Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf whether reports that the FDA is considering postponing a decision on whether to clear Moderna’s jab so that it can be reviewed at the same time as Pfizer’s shot are accurate.
Moderna officials recently announced results of a trial for its vaccine for children aged 6 months to 4 years and said it would apply to the FDA for emergency authorization by the end of April. Pfizer expects to have data ready for a request for its shot for the same age group in June.
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