What Pfizer's COVID Vaccine Approval Means

The video discusses the FDA's process for approving COVID-19 vaccines, highlighting the vaccine's 91% effectiveness before the Delta variant. It covers the decline in immunity over time, the need for booster shots, and emergency use for immunocompromised individuals. The video also addresses vaccine approval for adolescents and ongoing studies for children under 12. It emphasizes the importance of vaccination, especially for hesitant groups, and provides information on accessing vaccines.

What percentage effectiveness was reported for the vaccine before the Delta variant surge?

• 85%

• 91%

• 75%

• 95%

What is required for booster shots to be approved?

• Approval from the FDA and CDC

• Approval from the WHO

• Approval from the President

• Approval from the local health department

Who is currently allowed to receive a third dose of the vaccine under emergency use?

• Healthcare workers only

• People with severely weakened immune systems

• Children under 12

• All adults over 18

What age group has the FDA recently expanded emergency approval for the Pfizer vaccine?

• Adults over 65

• 16 to 18-year-olds

• 12 to 15-year-olds

• 6 to 11-year-olds

What ongoing studies are mentioned regarding the Pfizer vaccine?

• Studies on vaccine effectiveness against the Delta variant

• Studies on vaccine safety during pregnancy

• Studies on vaccine distribution logistics

• Studies on vaccine pricing