DHS Supports FDA Authorization, CDC Recommendation for COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine for Children and Adolescents Ages 6 Years Through 17 Years of Age
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that children and adolescents 6 years through 17 years of age are now eligible to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children and adolescents 6 years through 17 years of age requires two doses separated by a minimum of 28 days for full protection.
After successful clinical trials and a rigorous review of all available data, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the emergency use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to include children and adolescents 6 years through 17 years of age on June 17.
On June 23, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) members recommended the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children and adolescents 6 years through 17 years of age. On June 24, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky fully endorsed the ACIP’s recommendation.
Moderna (12yr-17yr) primary series vaccine is the same as the Moderna (18 and older) red cap primary series vaccine
The Moderna primary series vaccine for adolescents 12 years through 17 years of age is the same vaccine and dosage as the Moderna primary series vaccine for adults 18 years of age and older. It is the Moderna (Red cap) vaccine that was already authorized and recommended for those 18 years old and older.
Vial Presentation Available to Provide Doses for Ages 6 Years Through 11 Years
Vaccine vials specifically labeled for the age group 6 years through 11 years of age are not available. Vaccinators should be aware that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine vial labeled “BOOSTER DOSES ONLY” is also authorized to provide primary series doses (0.5 mL each) for individuals 6 through 11 years of age. This presentation of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is supplied as multiple-dose vials with dark blue caps and labels with a purple border.
Ordering information
Vaccinators can place orders for the Moderna (12+, red cap) vaccine by completing the COVID-19 Vaccine Ordering Survey. This is the same process that is used to order all COVID-19 vaccines. DHS expects to have the Moderna (6-11Y, dark blue cap) vaccine available to order in mid-July. In the meantime, vaccinators can continue to place orders for the Pfizer (5-11Y, orange cap) to vaccinate this age group.
DHS Recommends
Moderna primary series for children and adolescents 6 years through 17 years of age
- Two-doses with the second dose administered at least 28 days after the first dose.
- Adolescents 12 years through 17 years of age to be administered the Moderna (Red cap) vaccine that was already authorized and recommended for those 18 years old and older.
- Children 6 years through 11 years of age to be administered the Moderna vaccine (Dark Blue cap) labeled “Booster Doses Only” that was previously authorized and now recommended as a booster dose for those 18 years old and older.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine products
 CDC Clinical Considerations
The updated CDC Interim Clinical Considerations were released.
Updated Emergency Use Authorization Fact Sheets
Immunization Policy and Procedure Manual
The Immunization Program Policy and Procedure (P&P) Manual has been updated.
Staying Up to Date with Vaccines
We ask you to encourage folks to stay up to date on all their vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine.
It is important to for Wisconsinites to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and receive all recommended doses, when eligible.
Primary Series Vaccination
We urge you to continue conversations with folks who are not yet vaccinated.
While booster doses are an important step in increasing access to enhanced protection for people across Wisconsin, there remains large populations of people who are unvaccinated and who are at risk of serious illness and death.
We need a strong continued focus on increasing primary vaccination. You can find a number of resources to support these conversations on the DHS COVID-19 Vaccine Partner and Vaccinator Resources webpage.
Parents and guardians can find information about COVID-19 and vaccines for children on the COVID-19: Resources for Parents and Guardians page. There are also resources on vaccine safety available in multiple languages on the COVID-19: Vaccine Resources page.
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