Dr. Barry Dworkin

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.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 4, 2020

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

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