When might a COVID-19 vaccine be authorized? FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn answers common questions
Posted on AllSides November 24th, 2020
From The Left
ANALYSIS
A COVID-19 vaccine could come within weeks – at least a limited supply to front-line medical workers. Drug companies Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca have the leading vaccine candidates. Several others remain in development.
The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for authorizing and approving all vaccines in the USA. Widespread vaccine use once one is given the green light could provide a way to end the coronavirus pandemic. USA TODAY interviewed FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn about how the approval process works, how quickly it could go, and how the agency...
Some content from this outlet may be limited or behind a paywall.
AllSides Media Bias Rating: Lean Left
