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Sweden, Denmark Halt Moderna’s Covid Shot for Younger People
- Swedish watchdog cites increased risk of heart inflammation
- Countries recommend Pfizer-BioNTech shot as replacement
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Sweden and Denmark decided to halt vaccinations with Moderna Inc.’s Covid-19 shot for younger people because of potential side effects.
The Swedish health authority Wednesday cited new data on the increased risk of heart inflammation as a reason for the pause for those aged 30 and under. Denmark will stop giving the shot to those younger than 18.