Health Canada Receives Submission to Approve Moderna’s COVID 19 Vaccine for Kids

Health Canada Receives Submission to Approve Moderna’s COVID 19 Vaccine for Kids
In this file photo dated Feb. 17, 2021, three vials of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine are pictured. Michael Sohn, File/AP Photo
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OTTAWA—Health Canada says it has received a submission from Moderna to authorize use of its COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six to 11.

The agency says it will prioritize the review of the submission, while maintaining high scientific standards for safety, efficacy and quality.