US COVID Vaccine Early Distribution Plans Assume Emergency Use Authorization First
Executive Summary
CDC developing vaccine distribution plans with four states and one large city that will serve as a ‘foundation’ for other jurisdictions; plans include provisions for all potential vaccines, but logistics will vary depending on product, especially given the cold chain issues associated with mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna.
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