FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization To Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

The video discusses Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, highlighting its 99% effectiveness in preventing hospitalization and 66% effectiveness in preventing illness, similar to a flu shot. The vaccine uses a small amount of coronavirus genetic material combined with a weakened adenovirus to trigger an immune response without causing illness. Production challenges delayed clinical trials. The vaccine is authorized for emergency use, with benefits outweighing potential risks during the pandemic.

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