The Absurd COVID-19 Vaccine Regulatory Race

Donald Trump is no longer the only one who thinks the US FDA is moving too slow on allowing broad access to COVID-19 vaccine candidates. But before the narrative that FDA’s caution cost lives takes root, let’s remember the facts: the key milestone isn’t when an effective vaccine is authorized, but when supplies are sufficient to mount an effective vaccination campaign.

Is this why the US FDA's review of the Pfizer vaccine EUA is taking so long? • Source: Shutterstock

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