Category: Moderna

Moderna Trial Results Not Strong Enough to Warrant Emergency Authorization for Children: Experts

Regulators in the United States and elsewhere should not clear Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children based on a clinical trial that found the shot under 50 percent effective in preventing infection, experts say. Moderna is pushing for emergency authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its jab for kids as young as…


Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Results Not Strong Enough to Warrant Authorization for Children: Experts

Regulators in the United States and elsewhere should not clear Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children based on a clinical trial that found the shot under 50 percent effective in preventing infection, experts say. Moderna is pushing for emergency authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its jab for kids as young as…


China Blames Moderna for ‘Making COVID’; Joe Micallef Details Russia-China Relationship

Chinese media is telling their citizens America made COVID-19, again—this time using Moderna as the scapegoat. China’s COVID-19 cases are rising, and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is blaming the United States for it. And the Chinese regime is also mandating teachers to teach the “correct” Ukraine Russia story. Plus, I spoke to Joseph Micallef…


COVID Vaccine Maker Moderna Flags Japan Ambition With Sumo Sponsorship

TOKYO—Moderna Inc. is sponsoring sumo flags in its first such promotion in Japan, as the COVID-19 vaccine maker seeks to wrestle market share from compatriot Pfizer Inc. The U.S. firm’s introduction to the broader Japanese public was set back after some of its doses last year were found to be contaminated, although it has clawed…


Australia Secures 10-Year Deal With Moderna to Produce mRNA Vaccines in Victoria

The Australian government has finalised a 10-year partnership agreement with Moderna and the state government of Victoria to manufacture mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and other mRNA vaccines in the state. “This is an Australian made shot in the arm that will protect Australians from future pandemics and secure a new manufacturing capability right here on our…


Capitol Report (March 23): Biden Warns of Chemical Threat; US Power Grid Vulnerable

President Joe Biden, off to an emergency NATO meeting Wednesday, warns of a “real threat” from Russia. Is it likely that Putin will us chemical weapons against Ukraine? The FBI warns that Russia is exploring options for cyberattacks targeting the United States. Does Russia have the ability to shut down our power grid, and what…


Moderna to Ask FDA to Authorize Vaccine for Children as Young as 6 Months

Moderna on March 23 said its clinical trial for its COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 6 months to 5 years old successfully met its primary endpoint. The company plans to ask the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to grant emergency use authorization for the jab for the age group, even though the estimated effectiveness is…


Mother Calls for Better Risk Advisory Around mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids

An Australian mother is calling for better advice for parents and for long-term health studies on mRNA COVID-19 vaccines after her 12-year-old son was hospitalised with life-threatening pericarditis within hours of getting the jab. Nat’s eldest son, whose name The Epoch Times is not disclosing to protect his privacy, was a “happy, healthy” 12-year-old prior…


Moderna Seeks FDA Emergency Authorization for 4th COVID-19 Vaccine Shot

Moderna has requested the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use authorization of a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for all adults aged 18 and above. The request is broader than that of rival pharmaceutical company Pfizer, which requested earlier this week for the regulator to approve a booster shot for all adults aged…


Moderna’s COVID Shot Gets Canada Authorization for Kids Aged 6 to 11

Moderna Inc said on Thursday Canada authorized its COVID-19 vaccine for use in children between 6 and 11 years of age. The vaccine, branded Spikevax, was recently cleared for use among kids in the same age group in Australia and the European Union. Moderna last year said its two-dose vaccine generated virus-neutralizing antibodies in children…