by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Oct 8, 2020 | Health News
The FDA released guidelines of what’s required for emergency authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine. The stricter guidance makes it unlikely that a vaccine could be approved — even for emergency use — before Election Day on Nov. 3, something President Trump has been pushing for. The White House had blocked the release of the FDA’s […]
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 27, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say it would take a long time to reach herd immunity against COVID-19 without a vaccine. AJ Watt/Getty Images Experts say it is unlikely the United States can achieve herd immunity against COVID-19 without a vaccine. They note that viruses...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 25, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestCOVID-19 vaccine trials have reached the final stage before they could be approved for use. WANG ZHAO/AFP / Getty Images As President Donald Trump pushes for a COVID-19 vaccine by Election Day, health experts are keeping an eye on the integrity of...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 18, 2020 | Health News
A group of experts outlined several criteria that could be used to decide if a COVID-19 vaccine is mandatory for children. Several COVID-19 vaccines are in late-stage clinical trials, but so far none have been approved in the United States for widespread public use or...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 16, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestMultiple COVID-19 vaccine candidates are in phase 3 trials right now. Getty Images The CDC oversees the vaccine distribution process, as it’s the organization providing guidance to states and will be responsible for shipping out the vaccines. States...
