Now playing Next world news Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for kids 6-11 The company plans to submit new data to global regulators. 25/10/2021
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Now playing Next Health news Sweden and Denmark halt use of Moderna vaccine in younger people Noting it was an extremely rare side effect, the Swedish and Danish health authorities put Moderna use on hold due to the risks of heart inflammation. 07/10/2021
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Now playing Next Slovenia Slovenia temporarily suspends use of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine Just 47% of Slovenian adults have been inoculated, a much lower protection rate than the EU average of 64%. 29/09/2021
Now playing Next France French drugmaker Sanofi halts development of its mRNA COVID vaccine The pharmaceutical giant is worried its vaccine will be too late in reaching the market. 28/09/2021
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Now playing Next Health news Pfizer says its COVID vaccine works in children aged 5-11 The laboratory said it will be seeking FDA approval in the US to administer its vaccine to children under 12. 20/09/2021
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