University to hold clinical study on COVID vaccine in children

The University of South Florida seeks volunteers for a clinical study on the safety and effectiveness of the Moderna vaccine on kids

  • By Louis Llovio
  • | 8:18 a.m. August 12, 2021
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FILE: USF's school of medicine to hold clinical studies on the Moderna vaccine
FILE: USF's school of medicine to hold clinical studies on the Moderna vaccine
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The University of South Florida’s college of medicine is looking for volunteers for a clinical study on the effectiveness of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine on children under 11 years of age.

The university is part of a phase 2/3 clinical study on how the vaccine will work in children between six months and 11 years old. The study, called KidCOVE Study, is designed “to evaluate safety and immune responses” in children, according to a statement.

 

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