(Washington, DC, Thursday, December 16, 2021) As we mark the one-year anniversary of the authorization of the first COVID-19 vaccines, there is an opportunity to reflect on the important progress that has been made in the fight against the virus. With the backdrop of a new variant and the winter holiday season, it also a chance to inform and provide reassurance that all of the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and that vaccination continues to be the best way to get us out of the pandemic.
While nearly 198 million Americans are fully vaccinated and another 40 million have received a booster dose, a sizable percentage of the population (30% of U.S. adults) haven’t received a single dose of the vaccine. With the holidays ahead, now is a prime time to address concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines and related misinformation. The COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project is a group of more than 230 leading organizations representing patient, provider, employer and public health organizations that continues to provide individuals and organizations with information to build confidence in COVID-19 vaccines, and to motivate and inspire people to collectively fight the pandemic.
As more than 230 leading organizations representing patients, caregivers and families, diverse communities, healthcare workers, older Americans, veterans, frontline workers and scientists, the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project launched in December 2020 to provide information about the clinical trials process, regulatory review, distribution of and access to potential COVID-19 vaccines in a way that promotes equity and trust. Support for the project has been provided by Pfizer, Inc., Johnson & Johnson and Novartis. Learn more at covidvaccineproject.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn at @COVIDVxProject.