Headline RoundupFebruary 24th, 2021

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Is Safe and Effective, FDA Analysis Finds

Summary from the AllSides News Team

The single-shot COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Biotech is safe and effective, according to an FDA briefing document released Wednesday. The news comes two days before a panel of outside advisers meets to determine whether to grant an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allowing distribution of the vaccine. Furthermore, the Biden Administration announced Wednesday it would distribute 3 to 4 million doses of J&J’s vaccine to states as early as next week. Johnson & Johnson is contracted to deliver 100 million doses to the U.S. by the end of June. Left- and center-rated outlets featured the story more prominently than right-rated outlets. Coverage followed similar narratives across the spectrum, with most highlighting the vaccine's projected rate of effectiveness.

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