Itās been three years since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. Now, as the pandemic begins to fade from our everyday lives, it pays to take a quick look back to remember how vital vaccines have been to keeping Americans healthy and the economy moving.
So, hereās a reminder that FDA-approved COVID vaccines are safe and effective. Whatās more, these vaccines have helped ensure the American workforce stays healthy and the economy remains open.
COVID Vaccines Are Safe and Effectiveā¦
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 vaccines areāÆsafe and effective.āÆ
More than 672 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in the United States. The vaccines met the Food and Drug Administrationās (FDAās) rigorous scientific standards for safety, effectiveness, and manufacturing quality. In addition, serious side effects from COVID vaccines are known to beĀ rare.Ā Ā