FDA: Don't Give COVID Vaccine To Children

FDA: Don't Give COVID Vaccine To Children

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Science, Biology, Health

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The FDA has granted full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for individuals aged 16 and older. However, the agency emphasizes that more data is required for children under 12, and therefore, advises against vaccinating this age group, even with smaller doses.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent decision did the FDA make regarding Pfizer's vaccine?

It recommended the vaccine for children under 12.

It banned the vaccine for all age groups.

It granted full approval for people 16 and older.

It approved the vaccine for emergency use only.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which age group has received full approval for Pfizer's vaccine?

Adults over 65

Teenagers aged 12-15

Children under 12

People 16 and older

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the FDA require more data on the vaccine for children under 12?

To determine the effectiveness of the vaccine in this age group.

To increase the dosage for children under 12.

To approve the vaccine for emergency use in adults.

To decide if the vaccine should be banned for all children.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the FDA's current recommendation for children under 12 regarding the vaccine?

They should not receive the vaccine at all.

They should receive the vaccine in smaller doses.

They should receive the vaccine with parental consent.

They should receive the vaccine only if they have underlying conditions.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason the FDA advises against vaccinating children under 12?

Concerns about vaccine storage conditions.

Availability of alternative treatments.

High cost of the vaccine for this age group.

Lack of sufficient data on safety and efficacy.