FDA confirms second COVID-19 vaccine, adding Moderna shots to the fight against a worsening pandemic

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CNBC: FDA approves second Covid vaccine for emergency use as it clears Moderna's for U.S. distribution

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Moderna's coronavirusvaccine for emergency use. The vaccine — the second approved for use in the U.S. behind Pfizer and BioNTech's — bolsters the U.S. supply of doses. The potentially lifesaving shots are desperately needed to fend off the pandemic that has taken more than 300,000 American lives and overwhelmed hospitals.
The FDA's emergency use authorization approves the federal government's plan to distribute roughly 5.9 million doses of Moderna's vaccine to 64 states, territories and major cities across the nation next week.

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"We likely will see shots in the arm by the very early part of next week, I would hope Monday or Tuesday," Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said on the "Today" show on Friday morning.

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In addition to Moderna's vaccine, the U.S. also plans to send out 2 million doses of Pfizer's vaccine after 2.9 million doses were cleared for shipment this week, Gen. Gustave Perna, who oversees logistics for the Operation Warp Speed vaccine project, said Monday. Both vaccines require two doses three to four weeks apart. Moderna's Covid vaccine is its first-ever FDA authorized product.

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U.S. officials hope to vaccinate at least 20 million Americans — mostly front-line health-care workers and nursing home residents — by the end of the year. Initial doses will be limited as manufacturing ramps up, with officials predicting it will take months to immunize everyone in the U.S. who wants to be vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has provided states with an outline that recommends prioritizing health workers and nursing homes, but states can distribute the vaccine as they see fit.

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[RBH]

Great news

The increased number being distributed (compared to Pfizer) in the initial allotment will help out in the setting of the recently reported cutbacks with the shipments of Pfizer

 

[Hollywood Duo]

Great news, let's get some more going and we can really make a dent

 

[Khanimus]

But is it better than bleach?

 

[carlsojo]

put it in my veins

 

[yogurt]

This is fantastic

 

[Johnny956]

My wife's group at the hospital got the Pfizer already but glad this is going out. My wife's group was 100% of eligible employees elected to get the vaccination which is fantastic to hear (non-eligible being if you had covid already or pregnant)

 

[XMonkey]

Two approved and highly effective vaccines before the end of the year. Incredible work. Many said it couldn't happen.

 

[hitme]

Always bet on science.

Now give it to me (essential worker here).

 

[TheZynster]

Moderna one will cover more people correct since you only need 1 shot and easier storage compared to the two shot Pfizer correct?

I've always wondered how a two shot vaccine works

 

[XMonkey]

Moderna one will cover more people correct since you only need 1 shot and easier storage compared to the two shot Pfizer correct?

I've always wondered how a two shot vaccine works

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Moderna's is two doses 4 weeks apart. But ya it's advantage is that it doesn't need as cold of storage as Pfizer's.

 

[TheZynster]

Moderna's is two doses 4 weeks apart. But ya it's advantage is that it doesn't need as cold of storage as Pfizer's.

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So both are two doses.... ok. Was reading before someone was explaining how it works actually lol. So it seems even 1 shot would improve survivability and second shot greatly improves immunization strength.

 

[wwm0nkey]

With there being 2 vaccines out now, what's the time table on the roll out

 

[Grug]

Moderna one will cover more people correct since you only need 1 shot and easier storage compared to the two shot Pfizer correct?

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Correct regarding the easier storage but both vaccines have a 2 shot regimen.

 

[reclaimerzzzzz]

Moderna one will cover more people correct since you only need 1 shot and easier storage compared to the two shot Pfizer correct?

I've always wondered how a two shot vaccine works

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Moderna also needs two doses, it's the Jassen vaccine that only requires 1 dose.

 

[XMonkey]

So both are two doses.... ok. Was reading before someone was explaining how it works actually lol.

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So far the only one shot vaccine that's far along is Johnson and Johnson's. They're also trialing a two dose regimen at the same time. Should get more data on that one in January.

 

[TheZynster]

So far the only one shot vaccine that's far along is Johnson and Johnson's. They're also trialing a two dose regimen at the same time. Should get more data on that one in January.

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Either way, science is incredible and it's amazing how far we have come to produce not just 1 but multiple vaccines in such a short amount of time

 

[Futureman]

are the mRNA vaccines just easier/faster to develop? Or was it that they already had some research done with these types of vaccines so they were able to get them finished faster?

 

[Rirse]

Have a question, how long do you have to wait if you had covid in the past? I just got over my case (thankfully a very mild case) so I got immunity for the time being.

 

[TaySan]

Finally, i was wondering what the hold up was about.

 

[Aurizen]

Are there any differences between this and the other two vaccines?

 

[Thorn]

Great, more vaccines for rich people to get first!

 

[Senator Toadstool]

are the mRNA vaccines just easier/faster to develop? Or was it that they already had some research done with these types of vaccines so they were able to get them finished faster?

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they literally made this in two weeks after the genome was discovered

 

[Domino Theory]

Do we have data on how long you're protected after taking the vaccine?

 

[SpaceCrystal]

Great news for everyone!

 

[HarryHengst]

Do we have data on how long you're protected after taking the vaccine?

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No, because nobody has had it long enough.

 

[Aaronrules380]

No, because nobody has had it long enough.

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I believe there's also the issue that these are an entirely new type of vaccine compared to what's been used in the past which further complicates making these types of predictions