Reading Time: 9 minutesIt is undeniable that there is a real benefit in vaccinating adults. With its success in adults, the U.S. FDA recently authorized the use of the mRNA vaccine for kids aged 5 to 11 years. So, the question is: what is the evidence on vaccinating kids?

Because the evidence on vaccinating kids is not as clear cut as it is in adults and vulnerable populations.

Thus, the decision to vaccinate (or not) a child will always be about weighing the risks and benefits of the mRNA vaccine. There is never going to be zero risk. It is a decision parents are allowed to make based on the level of risk they are comfortable with.

Read more about the evidence on vaccinating young kids and the risks and benefits of the mRNA vaccine in kids.