The FDA said Monday it expanded the approval of Veklury to include pediatric patients in certain circumstances.
Previously, Veklury was only approved for children 12 under an emergency use authorization.
“As COVID-19 can cause severe illness in children, some of whom do not currently have a vaccination option, there continues to be a need for safe and effective COVID-19 treatment options for this population,” “Today’s approval of the first COVID-19 therapeutic for this population demonstrates the agency’s commitment to that need.”. President Donald Trump notably received the treatment after he tested positive for COVID-19.
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