How are COVID-19 vaccines tested on children?

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Dr Siri Nallapu

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Scientists first determine if the vaccine is safe and test different doses especially among younger children. If it passes this phase, it moves on to phase 2. Phase 2 tests the vaccine in more children to see if it works. Researchers look at how the body responds to it and track any side effects like fever and chills.

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