Moderna asks FDA to authorize Covid vaccine for children under 6
NBCJUL 2022
The Spin
Left narrative
It's been scary and frustrating for many parents who've been waiting for a COVID vaccine for their young kids. But the FDA needs to do due diligence on approvals. Hang in there.
Right narrative
Vaccinating children this young is ludicrous. COVID is much less severe in this age group, for which the risks associated with the vaccine far outweigh any potential benefits.
Progressive narrative
This is unethical. We should aim to reduce COVID deaths and hospitalizations globally, not just in wealthy countries. Until there are enough to go around, precious vaccines shouldn't be wasted on low-risk, healthy children, who may not even be important transmitters.
Metaculus Prediction
There's a 50% chance that at least 24.6% of children under 5 will be vaccinated with at least one dose of the COVID vaccine by December 31, 2022, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
