The one shot dose is a big convenience. I'm sure it will be used very successfully. However, Pfizer is ramping up production very quickly! Sanofi and Novartis recently signed deals to assist with production and capacity. Great news.
J&J results were good (protection against infection) to very good (protection against serious cases and hospitalization).
I wonder if a second J&J shot would get it closer to the 95% of Pfizer and Moderna? I'm scheduled for Pfizer in a few weeks and perfectly happy.
Go Big Pharma!
Merck tanks vaccine and gives up. Not a surprise, they are not an innovative vaccine company.
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Merck Shuts Down Covid Vaccine Program After Results
By Riley Griffin
January 25, 2021, 6:45 AM EST
Immune response to candidates is inferior to existing shots
Merck to repurpose resources...
Biden and Harris trashed on vaccine on numerous occasions. Now cut the political crap or you will get another thread locked. The CE board has a thread.
Based on contracts, the US was first in line for the vaccine supply, but those other countries approved it first. This is why it was shipped to them first.
FYI - there are a few local vaccine locations near me that are essentially booking any adults. Sounds like demand for NJ group 1a and 1b are low since they are being covered by hospitals, NJ supersites, and direct vaccinations at nursing homes. They are opening daily appointments for any...
Most people to be eligible for the vaccine by the end of Feb?
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/11/covid-vaccine-scott-gottlieb-sees-eligibility-expansion-sooner-than-expected.html?recirc=taboolainternal