Sweden Announces Moderna Vaccine Will Not Be Applied to Young People

European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved the application of the 12 to 17 age group in July and paved the way for its application under the age of 18. modernof COVID-19 vaccine; It has been in use since January.

However SwedenThe first dose of the Moderna vaccine, which has been administered to a total of 81,000 people born in 1991 and after, has been administered in the country so far. second dose that occurs in some people who have had the vaccine negative effects age 30 and under will not be done explained.

Comirnaty vaccine recommended instead of Moderna

Swedish Health Agency, in young people who have been vaccinated myocarditis and pericarditis Therefore, the application of the vaccine for those born in 1991 and after stopping reported that the decision was taken.

Agency replaces Moderna vaccine Pfizer/Biontech recommended by Comirnaty recommended vaccination. In a previous statement made by the agency, it was stated that the 12-15 age group only Pfizer/Biontech He was told he would be vaccinated.

The European Medicines Agency first approved Comirnaty in May; if in july Spikevax gave the green light to administer the vaccine to children over the age of 12.

Studies continue to show that vaccines are safe

Agency, very small risk of being affected stating that; infectious disease specialist Anders Tegnell He also noted that the situation is under close follow-up and studies are ongoing to make sure that the COVID-19 vaccines are as safe as they are effective.

In addition, Swedish authorities have often noted that symptoms of vaccine-induced heart disease are often pass by itself; however, he points out that in such a situation, a doctor’s examination is a must.