“At first I was, like, a little nervous because of a fear of shots and needles.”

15-year-old Jake Wesson who volunteered with his twin brother to partake in Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine trial – the drugmaker just announced it’s also testing its vaccine on those 6 months – 12 years old.

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mar 17, 2021

Last March, Moderna started testing its COVID-19 vaccine on adults.

The announcement of the younger age group comes earlier than expected – the results from the study for those 12 – 17 have not been released.
This study focusing on the youngest age group will give recipients two doses, 28 days apart. The doses will have varying amounts, some as high as an adult dose.
Why It Matters: Dr. Anthony Fauci, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (a partner in this study), said he expected the COVID-19 vaccine to be available to high schoolers this fall and elementary school-aged children next year; that timeline was pending trials by drugmakers. Some doctors believe America cannot reach herd immunity against COVID-19 without inoculating children; others disagree.

Here’s the announcement by Moderna.

Background: Moderna Gives 1st Vaccine Shots To Young Kids As Part Of COVID-19 Study

Children participating in Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine trial talk to FOX 5 about their experience