The Pfizer/BioNTech #COVID19 vaccine today became the first vaccine to receive WHO validation for emergency use since the outbreak began.
Equitable global access to vaccines is crucial to combat the pandemic.
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Equitable global access to vaccines is crucial to combat the pandemic.
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Regulatory experts from around the 🌐 reviewed the data on the Pfizer/BioNTech #COVID19 vaccine’s safety, efficacy & quality. They found that the vaccine met the must-have criteria for safety & efficacy & that the benefits of using it to address the disease offset potential risks
The WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL) allows countries to expedite their own regulatory approval processes to import & administer the #COVID19 vaccine. It also enables @UNICEF to procure the vaccine for distribution to countries in need.
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The Pfizer/BioNTech #COVID19 vaccine requires to be stored at -60°C to -90°C, making it more challenging to be deployed in settings where ultra-cold chain equipment is not available. WHO supports countries in assessing their delivery plans & preparing for use where possible.
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