Historical Events tagged with "biontech"

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Health & Medicine

WHO Grants First Emergency Use Validation for Vaccine

December 31st, 2020 4 years ago

The World Health Organization announced its first emergency use validation for a COVID-19 vaccine, highlighting the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine's safety and efficacy. This decision marked a significant milestone in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, aiding countries in their vaccination campaigns. By providing this validation, WHO facilitated broader access to the vaccine, showcasing its commitment to ensuring equitable vaccine distribution during a critical global health crisis.

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Health & Medicine

FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization for Vaccine

December 11th, 2020 4 years ago

The Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, marking a significant milestone in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision allows the distribution of the first COVID-19 vaccine in the United States, facilitating the vaccine's availability to high-risk populations. Pfizer and BioNTech developed the vaccine to address the urgent public health crisis caused by the pandemic. The authorization was based on clinical trial data showing the vaccine's efficacy and safety, setting the stage for widespread immunization efforts.

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