Clinical trials involving kids, COVID-19 vaccine to begin soon
Clinical trials involving kids, COVID-19 vaccine to begin soon
COVID-19 vaccine producers announced this week that clinical trials will start for kids. It is a sign of hope for parents.
MILWAUKEE - COVID-19 vaccine producers announced this week that clinical trials will start for kids. It is a sign of hope for parents as three vaccine manufacturers plan to start those trials. To achieve herd immunity, it’s going to be necessary for us to immunize children, said Kevin Dahlman, Aurora Children s Health Medical Director.
Kevin Dahlman
Some of the trials will test the vaccine from birth to 17 years old. Dahlman said the trials will take roughly four to six months to get data making sure the vaccine is safe and effective in kids.