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Sweden, Denmark halt Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine shot for younger people

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

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Denmark will stop giving the shot to those younger than 18

Charles Daly | Bloomberg
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

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