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Moderna is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine study to include more children under 12, following FDA's request to detect rare side effects. Originally planning to enroll 7,000 kids, Moderna is yet to decide on the final number. They aim for emergency authorization by early 2022. Meanwhile, the Department of Veterans Affairs mandates COVID-19 vaccination for 115,000 patient-facing employees, marking the first federal agency to do so. This move aims to ensure veteran safety, with similar mandates seen in other hospitals.

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