Warp Speed Lives Up To Its Name: FDA Planning Late October Vaccine Advisory Committee
Executive Summary
Preliminary plans for an Oct. 22 meeting of US FDA's vaccine advisory committee suggest a fast evaluation of COVID-19 immunizations, bringing mixed reactions from onlookers who say it could be a positive sign of needed public transparency or an indication the agency is rushing to approve a product ahead of the November presidential election.
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