Population Health
The FDA is recommending surveillance of Bell's palsy after four Moderna trial participants developed the temporary facial paralysis.
Walgreens, Costco, CVS and others said they would use existing IT systems to help customers track their vaccination dosage schedule.
Inspired by the Freedom House ambulance project, it is designed to offer employment where the pandemic created or furthered economic disparities.
FDA has issued emergency use authorization for an over-the-counter COVID-19 test that does not require a prescription.
Concerns about side effects were also a significant barrier that could dampen vaccination rates.
A growing number of drug companies have refused to provide discounts after an HHS decision to cut payments by 30% was upheld on appeal.
The additional doses ordered are projected to provide for continuous delivery through the end of June 2021.
A critical care nurse in New York City was the first person in the United States to receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Approval means vaccine distribution would be on Operation Warp Speed's schedule for distribution by mid-month.
The FDA will now vote on emergency use authorization which would allow distribution to start mid-month.