This graphic outlines the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s process to ensure that vaccines are tested thoroughly before being offered to the public.
Before a vaccine can be offered to the public, To share this graphic on social media, get sample language and additional sizes in the toolkit below. For more information, see the CDC’s webpage “Ensuring the Safety of Vaccines in the United States.”
Sample messaging:
- How can you be sure a #COVID19 vaccine will be safe? The @US_FDA thoroughly tests vaccines before they are offered to the public. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/conversations/ensuring-safe-vaccines.html [attach image]
- Curious about #COVID19 vaccine safety? This graphic explains the @US_FDA review process for all new vaccines. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/conversations/ensuring-safe-vaccines.html [attach image]
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The FDA has shared this video to explain the process of approving vaccines for emergency use. After a vaccine is approved, the FDA continues to monitor it and record adverse effects.
