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TRENTON, Canada - Canada has given the green light for those aged 6 months to 5 years to receive coronavirus vaccinations, following a scientific review that found the vaccine "safe and effective," Health Canada announced Thursday. "After a thorough and independent scientific review of the evidence, the department has determined that the vaccine is safe and effective at preventing Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) in children between 6 months and 5 years of age," the Public Health Agency of Canada tweeted. The approval is for the Moderna vaccine and it is to be administered at a strength one-quarter the size of an adult dose. Since it is the first time a coronavirus vaccine in Canada has been approved for the age group, Health Canada said it will keep a close eye on the reactions of those who are vaccinated. The agency ordered the manufacturer to provide constant details on the results of vaccinations. All the reasoning and scientific findings that led to the appr