SUPER STRONG MODERNA

First posted online: 26 April 2022

Moderna's paediatric dose for 6-11 year olds is 66% stronger than Pfizer's adult dose and 5 times as strong as Pfizer's paediatric dose in the same age range. It's also administered as a double dose regimen. Approved by the MHRA just 2 weeks ago.

Moderna's paediatric dose is 5 times stronger than Pfizer's

Moderna's paediatric course is administered as two doses

Sources

MHRA. Decision: Patient Information Leaflet for Spikevax.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-approval-of-covid-19-vaccine-moderna/information-for-uk-recipients-on-covid-19-vaccine-moderna#contents-of-the-pack-and-other-information