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It was just a matter of time. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first Covid-19 vaccine. The vaccine is from Pfizer-BioNTech, and will be marketed as Comirnaty. The approval is for individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine will continues to be covered under the existing Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for individuals 12 through 15 years of age, and for the administration of a third dose in certain individuals.<\/p>\n
AW1 Rod sends.<\/p>\n
By Zachary Stieber<\/h3>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n U.S. drug regulators on Monday approved the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech for people 16 and older, making it the first such shot to receive approval in the country.<\/p>\n The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the vaccine, which will be known as Comirnaty, proved effective in a clinical trial of approximately 44,000 people.<\/p>\n The shot was 91 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 infection, regulators said, and was also effective in preventing severe disease and hospitalization.<\/p>\n The trial is ongoing in centers in six different countries, including the United States, and the data cited was accrued through March 13. Participants received either two doses of Pfizer\u2019s jab or a placebo.<\/p>\n FDA officials said they also reviewed safety data and determined the vaccine\u2019s known and potential benefits outweigh its known and potential risks, including side effects.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Mandatory vaccines for the military will be enacted very soon. Expect more mandates from the usual suspects, too. Wether to vax or not should be an informed decision between the individual and his or her health care professional, not used as entry criteria to restaurants. <\/p>\n The Epoch Times<\/a><\/p>\n Thanks, Rod<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"