Practice Alert Podcast

Coronavirus vaccine: The contenders, the potential controversy

J Fam Pract. 2020 September;69(7):audio | 10.12788/jfp.0050
By
Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA
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With COVID-19 cases in the United States exceeding 5 million, much hope is being placed on the development of a vaccine. Dr. Campos-Outcalt describes the 5 vaccine candidates currently in rapid development through Operation Warp Speed, a private/federal initiative to substantially shorten vaccine development time. He also explains the safeguards in place to reassure the public that no “shortcuts” are being taken regarding vaccine safety.

 

References

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  2. US Department of Health and Human Services. Fact Sheet: explaining Operation Warp Speed. www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/explaining-operation-warp-speed/index.html. Accessed August 18, 2020.
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