July 26, 2021 -- The European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has taken a positive position on marketing authorization for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for use in adolescents 12 years of age and older.
Following the EMA's nod, the European Commission will now consider authorizing the use of Moderna's vaccine in this population, Moderna said.
The company is now conducting a clinical study regarding use of its vaccine in children ages 6 months to less than 12 years, according to the firm.