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Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination

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    National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
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    Updated Dec. 12, 2020

    NOTICE: FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

    • On December 11, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorizationexternal icon for use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in persons aged 16 years and older for the prevention of COVID-19

    • On December 12, 2020, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is scheduled to meet to discuss a recommendation for the use of Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19

    Please check this website for updates as new information is available.

    In the United States, there is not yet an authorized or approved vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The federal government, through Operation Warp Speedexternal icon, has been working since the pandemic started to make one or more COVID-19 vaccines available as soon as possible. Although CDC does not have a role in developing COVID-19 vaccines, CDC has been working closely with health departments and partners to develop vaccination plans for when a vaccine is available. CDC is working with partners at all levels, including healthcare associations, on flexible COVID-19 vaccination programs that can accommodate different vaccines and scenarios.

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    Planning for a Vaccine -- Vaccine Development --

    Getting Vaccinated -- Safety.

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