Coronavirus vaccine makers will issue a joint pledge not to cut corners on safety

[Chris Smith]

• A few of the leading coronavirus vaccine developers plan to sign a joint pledge that will say the companies will not seek government approval unless their drugs are safe and effective.
• The unusual move follows the recent developments around COVID-19 vaccines that suggested the Trump administration might rush the emergency approval of a coronavirus vaccine in time for the early November presidential election.
• Several COVID-19 vaccine candidates are in the late stages of testing, and the final results of the massive Phase 3 trials are expected by the end of the year. But a new polled showed increased resistance to COVID-19 vaccination compared to a few months ago.

Vaccines could help the world reduce its novel coronavirus problem significantly, but that’s only assuming that at least one drug is safe and effective. It's also vital that a large percentage of the population is immunized to reduce the risk of future outbreaks. As we approach the completion of the first vaccine trials in western countries, including the USA and Europe, a segment of the population is increasingly worried about vaccine safety.

A recent poll showed that two-thirds of Americans would not consider getting a vaccine immediately. A quarter of those asked said they would never get it, while the other vaccine-hesitants said they’d rather wait to see what happens to the people who do get it. The recent political developments might have helped erode trust in vaccines, and some of the top drug makers currently involved in developing COVID-19 vaccines are going to issue a public pledge not to seek government approvals until the drugs are proven to be effective and safe.

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