While there are many COVID-19 vaccine candidates in development, early interim data are encouraging for the Pfizer vaccine which likely is to be the first authorized for emergency use by the FDA in the late December/early January timeframe. Mayo Clinic will recommend the use of those vaccines that we are confident are safe. The emergency situation warranted an emergency response but that does not mean that companies bypassed safety protocols or didn't perform adequate testing. Myth: The COVID-19 vaccine is not safe because it was rapidly developed and tested.įact: Many pharmaceutical companies invested significant resources into quickly developing a vaccine for COVID-19 because of the world-wide impact of the pandemic.
Let's set the record straight on circulating myths about the COVID-19 vaccine. The quick development and approval of a vaccine may increase your hesitancy about its safety or effectiveness. It is likely that you have heard claims about the COVID-19 vaccine on social media or from people in your life. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) emergency use authorization for a new COVID-19 vaccine and a limited number of vaccines will be available before the end of the year. A number of biopharmaceutical companies have applied for U.S.
A vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is perhaps the best hope for ending the pandemic.
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