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Testing on Kids Is a Nervous Next Step on Way to Covid Vaccine

  • Oxford University starts virus jab trial in 5- to 12-year-olds
  • Vaccine was tested in adults before research moved to kids
Photographer: Akos Stiller/Bloomberg
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There are many questions surrounding children’s role in the coronavirus pandemic but one thing is clear: they’ll need a vaccine, just like adults.