Why COVID-19 Vaccine Development Is Fast AND Safe

There is a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel in the U.S. The FDA is starting to grant emergency use authorization to COVID-19 vaccines! Kristen talks about how the current vaccines were developed so quickly without compromising safety.

Abbreviated Reference List*

• COVID-19 Vaccines, FDA, Accessed December 16, 2020
• Ensuring the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States, CDC, Accessed December 16, 2020
• Graphic: Operation Warp Speed Accelerated Vaccine Process, DOD, Accessed December 16, 2020
• Covid-19 Vaccine Tracker: Latest Updates, NYT, Updated December 17, 2020

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Correction

This episode states that Operation Warp Speed is overseen by the US Department of Defense. This statement is true but incomplete. Operation Warp Speed is also overseen in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, and other federal agencies and private firms.

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Early Bird Science is a podcast meant for entertainment and education only. While Kristen has a doctorate (Ph.D.), she is not a medical doctor. Please consult with your physician before making decisions about your health.