More COVID-19 Vaccines are in Development and You Can Join the Process
The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Novavax could play an important role in vaccinating rural communities.
Vaccine Approval
All vaccines are tested and reviewed by the FDA to make sure they work and are safe.
Some people have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine approval processes and want to make sure the urgency of the crisis hasn’t allowed for any cut corners when it comes to safety. It’s understandable to wonder if manufacturers have followed the right steps and if the vaccines are safe.
Explore below to learn more about how the COVID-19 vaccines were developed, researched, tested and approved.
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Vaccine Approval Timeline
While vaccines to fight COVID-19 were developed quickly, the urgency of the COVID-19 crisis hasn’t allowed for any cut corners.
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How a Vaccine Gets Approved
All vaccines are tested and reviewed by the FDA to make sure they work and are safe. Learn more about the approval process.
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What’s the Difference Between FDA Emergency Use Authorization and FDA Approval?
An overview of Emergency Use Authorization and how it differs from normal vaccine approval.
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