Sweden and Denmark decided to pause vaccinations with Moderna’s Covid-19 shot for younger people because of potential side effects.
The Swedish health authority Wednesday cited new data on the increased risk of heart inflammation as a reason for the pause for those aged 30 and under. Denmark will stop giving the shot to those younger than 18.
Moderna shares fell as much as 5 per cent in early trading in New York. The company didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. “We are monitoring the situation closely and are acting rapidly to ensure that Covid-19 vaccinations are
The Swedish health authority Wednesday cited new data on the increased risk of heart inflammation as a reason for the pause for those aged 30 and under. Denmark will stop giving the shot to those younger than 18.
Moderna shares fell as much as 5 per cent in early trading in New York. The company didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. “We are monitoring the situation closely and are acting rapidly to ensure that Covid-19 vaccinations are