The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today the extension of a No Sail Order for cruise ships through September 30, 2020. This order continues to suspend passenger operations on cruise ships with the capacity to carry at least 250 passengers in waters subject to U.S. jurisdiction.
Correspondingly, What does CDC stand for? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Does the CDC track COVID-19 vaccine doses that are not administered (wastage)? CDC is tracking the number of manufactured vaccine doses that are not administered (wastage). However, this information is not currently available on the COVID Data Tracker. A small amount of wastage is expected in any vaccination program.
Furthermore, What happens to other COVID-19 vaccines being studied?
FDA believes it is important for clinical trials for other COVID-19 vaccines to continue or initiate. It is important to have a portfolio of COVID-19 vaccines available to be able to vaccinate our population.
Are egg products used in Covid-19 vaccines?
The COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized by the FDA are not manufactured using egg products or egg culture. See COVID-19 vaccines for more information.
What does the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine contain? The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine contains messenger RNA (mRNA) which is genetic material. The vaccine contains a synthetic piece of mRNA that instructs cells in the body to make the distinctive « spike » protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
