A U.S. senator shared a blog post that claims that U.S. health authorities are not using scientific evidence to support decisions about COVID-19 vaccines, particularly with respect to vaccines for children. The senator’s post suggests that the CDC had insufficient evidence to recommend COVID-19 vaccines for children under age 5.
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The high-profile source of this misinformation elevates its risk. COVID-19 vaccines have been rigorously tested for safety and effectiveness in young children. In clinical trials, the Pfizer vaccine was found to be 75 to 82 percent against infection, while the Moderna vaccine was 37 to 51 percent effective. Both vaccines are expected to protect young children against severe illness and hospitalization. Over 2.5 million children under age 5 have contracted COVID-19, more than 20,000 have been hospitalized, 2,000 have developed multisystem inflammatory syndrome, and 202 have died. Vaccines are the best way to protect young children against COVID-19. Fact-Checking Source(s):
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