Vaccine News & Notes — February 2021
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Just like with any vaccine, COVID-19 vaccines are being monitored for safety as they roll out. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) use several different systems to monitor vaccine safety:
These systems work in different ways so that the FDA and the CDC have many chances to look for vaccine safety concerns.
For COVID-19 vaccines, the CDC is using two extra monitoring systems:
Whether you’re already scheduled for the COVID-19 vaccine or you’re waiting for your turn, you may have some questions about what to expect. With this in mind, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has created a webpage that provides relevant information, including:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also posted information for vaccine recipients. These documents are specific for each vaccine:
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Materials in this section are updated as new information and vaccines become available. The Vaccine Education Center staff regularly reviews materials for accuracy.
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