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12 Dec, 5 tweets, 2 min read

Today, FDA issued the first emergency use authorization (EUA) for a vaccine for the prevention of #COVID19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 in individuals 16 years of age and older. The emergency use authorization allows the vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. fda.gov/news-events/pr…

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“The FDA’s authorization for emergency use of the first #COVID19 vaccine is a significant milestone in battling this devastating pandemic that has affected so many families in the United States and around the world.” – FDA Commissioner @SteveFDA

The FDA has determined that the #COVID19 vaccine has met the statutory criteria for issuance of an EUA. The totality of the available data provides clear evidence it may be effective in preventing COVID-19.

The data also support that the known and potential benefits outweigh the known and potential risks supporting the vaccine’s use in millions of people 16 years of age and older, including healthy individuals.

In making this determination, the FDA can assure the public and medical community that it has conducted a thorough evaluation of the available safety, effectiveness and manufacturing quality information.

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