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Sweden suspends Moderna vaccine for those 30 and under
Jan M. Olsen
The Associated Press
Published Wednesday, October 6, 2021 9:41AM EDT Last Updated Wednesday, October 6, 2021 1:36PM EDT
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK -- Scandinavian authorities on Wednesday suspended or discouraged the use of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine in young people because of an increased risk of heart inflammation, a very rare side effect associated with the shot.
Sweden suspended the use of Moderna for those recipients under 30, Denmark said those under 18 won't be offered the Swiss-made vaccine, and Norway urged those under 30 to get the Pfizer vaccine instead.
The countries have adequate supplies of both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and will be able to continue their vaccination campaigns...
Sweden suspends Moderna vaccine for those 30 and under
Jan M. Olsen
The Associated Press
Published Wednesday, October 6, 2021 9:41AM EDT Last Updated Wednesday, October 6, 2021 1:36PM EDT
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK -- Scandinavian authorities on Wednesday suspended or discouraged the use of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine in young people because of an increased risk of heart inflammation, a very rare side effect associated with the shot.
Sweden suspended the use of Moderna for those recipients under 30, Denmark said those under 18 won't be offered the Swiss-made vaccine, and Norway urged those under 30 to get the Pfizer vaccine instead.
The countries have adequate supplies of both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and will be able to continue their vaccination campaigns...
