MADISON, Wis. — Officials at UW Health say overwhelming demand has led to all of their spots being full in Moderna’s upcoming pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trial.
The phase three clinical trial will be conducted at the American Family Children’s Hospital and include three age groups: kids between the ages of 6 years old to less than 12, 2 years old to less than 6 years old, and 6 months old to less than 2 months old. Some children in the trials will receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, while others will receive a placebo.
UW Health’s involvement in the phase tree trial was announced last week, while enrollment began Friday.
By Monday, all of UW Health’s spots for the trial were full.
“Advancements in science, public health, and clinical care often cannot happen without a supportive and engaged citizenry, and UW Health greatly appreciates this community’s ongoing efforts to help end this pandemic,” UW Health spokesperson Emily Kumlien said in a statement.
Those whose children were picked for the trial will be contacted directly.
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