(Arlington, VA, Tuesday, August 24, 2021) – The FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine marks a pivotal milestone in the nation’s quest to control the effects of this pandemic. This approval is the culmination of intense, collaborative scientific research. The FDA’s announcement gives people who have not yet taken the vaccine additional assurance that this vaccine is safe and effective.
Research shows that the unvaccinated population makes up most of the COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.
- Currently, more than 90% of people that are dying from COVID-19 have not yet gotten the vaccine.
- Current data suggest that COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the United States offer protection against most variants currently spreading in the United States.
There is a lot of information out there about the COVID-19 vaccine, including some scary stories on possible side effects. It can be difficult to determine what is true and what is not.
- The science tells us the vaccines are effective and present only mild side effects such as headache, fever, and fatigue in most patients.
- There is no evidence that fertility problems are a side effect of any vaccine.
- COVID-19 vaccines do not change or interact with your DNA in any way.
Talk to your health care provider if you have additional questions about any of the vaccines. Visit idsociety.org for more information.
Infectious diseases experts are specially trained to diagnose and minimize the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19. They are working in communities at local hospitals, at research institutions, and in public health departments to protect and treat people who have COVID-19.
About Infectious Diseases Society of America:
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) is a community of over 12,000 physicians, scientists and public health experts who specialize in infectious diseases. Their mission is to improve the health of individuals, communities, and society by promoting excellence in patient care, education, research, public health, and prevention relating to infectious diseases.