FDA gives full approval to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for use in USA
February 1, 2022, 8:21 am

FDA gives full approval to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for use in USA

Moderna Covid-19 vaccine/Pixabay

The Xinhua reported, Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday.

The vaccine, named Spikevax, is approved for use in people ages 18 and older.

The agency said in a statement, Spikevax meets the FDA's rigorous standards for safety, effectiveness and manufacturing quality required for approval.

Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock said: "While millions of people have already safely received COVID-19 vaccines, we recognize that for some, the FDA approval of a vaccine may now instill additional confidence to get vaccinated."

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She said: "Today's milestone puts us one step closer to altering the course of this pandemic in the U.S."

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is the second one in the United States to receive full approval from the FDA. Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, Comirnaty, was fully approved for use in people ages 16 and older in August 2021.

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Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine has been available under the FDA's emergency use authorization for individuals 18 years of age and older since Dec. 18, 2020.

Source: xinhua

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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
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