Moderna Implements More Expansive Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Program Than Pfizer

Moderna will give its coronavirus vaccine to employees immediately, while Pfizer will wait until workers are eligible under prioritization guidelines.

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Moderna's generous vaccination plan for employees and their families could invite criticism, given that supplies are limited and some priority groups continue to wait for the shots. • Source: Shutterstock

Moderna, Inc. has initiated a much more generous vaccination program for employees than rival Pfizer Inc., a move that may serve business continuity interests, but also invite criticism.

In a statement, Moderna said that its “workers, contractors and board members in the US” would be provided their vaccine,...

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