US Price for Pfizer COVID Vaccine Includes Company Distribution Efforts Directed By DOD, CDC

 
• By Sarah Karlin-Smith

Pfizer is responsible for distribution work as part of its $1.95bn agreement with the US government for its COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC and Defense Department will lead a joint vaccination effort, senior adminsitration officals said, raising concerns of public health experts who say DOD support will be useful for the unprecented vaccination campaign, but public health leadership will be critical for public buy-in.

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The Defense Department's role in COVID-19 vaccination distribution is raising concerns from public health leaders • Source: Shutterstock

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