Coronavirus vaccine for children will not receive approval for use until clinical trials determine safety, efficacy, and the appropriate dosing. Information should start to become available in the first half of 2021 as trials get underway.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 4, 2020

Coronavirus vaccine for children will not receive approval for use until clinical trials determine safety, efficacy, and the appropriate dosing. Information should start to become available in the first half of 2021 as trials get underway. Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Why children in Canada won’t receive a coronavirus vaccine immediately

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