Moderna Says Vaccine Highly Effective in Adolescents

The transcript discusses the effectiveness of a vaccine in adolescents aged 12 to 17, showing 93% effectiveness after the first dose and 100% two weeks after the second dose. Currently, MODERNA's vaccine is available for those 18 and older, but the company plans to seek FDA approval for younger children. If authorized, it will be the second coronavirus vaccine available to adolescents.

What is the effectiveness of the vaccine in children aged 12 to 17 after the first dose?

• 93%

• 50%

• 100%

• 75%

How effective is the vaccine two weeks after the second dose in the 12 to 17 age group?

• 95%

• 100%

• 90%

• 80%

Who is currently eligible to receive MODERNA's vaccine?

• Everyone

• People aged 18 and older

• Children under 12

• Teenagers aged 12 to 17

What is MODERNA's plan regarding the vaccine for younger children?

• To discontinue it

• To seek FDA approval

• To make it available only in Europe

• To increase the dosage

If authorized, what will MODERNA's vaccine become for adolescents?

• Not available at all

• The second available vaccine

• The third available vaccine

• The first available vaccine