Inside STAT: Will Covid-19 vaccines be safe for children and pregnant women? The data, so far, are lacking

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As manufacturers race to create a Covid-19 vaccine, experts are warning about an avoidable dilemma that could get in the way of deploying a successful candidate: a lack of data in pregnant women or children. Pregnant and breastfeeding women haven't been included in clinical trials of vaccines so far, and only one of the vaccine makers that might supply the U.S. market has started testing its candidate in kids. While frontline health workers will likely be first in line for a vaccine, some experts argue there's a need for clarity on whether the vaccines are safe and effective in children and pregnant women sooner rather than later. STAT's Helen Branswell has more here