For parents of young children, the two-year pandemic has been especially tough. More than a year after vaccinations became routine for adults, they still have no options for their kids.
Meanwhile, the FDA has been trying to speed the process for authorization while maintaining public confidence in vaccines. That’s resulted in missteps, such as the flip-flop on Pfizer’s original two-dose application in February.
Now, the agency is facing criticism for potentially waiting to approve Moderna’s application until Pfizer’s is also ready. Clearing both vaccines at the same time could avoid confusion, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci told CNN last week.
