Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine's Positive Advisory Committee Complicated By Pediatric Issues
Executive Summary
US FDA expected to quickly clear the first emergency use authorization for a COVID-19 vaccine following 17-4 VRBPAC vote, but a disorganized committee ending made it unclear why some members voted no. Pediatric data was at issue for at least two voters, though.
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