AMA statement on recommendation for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in U.S.

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The following statement is attributable to:
Susan R. Bailey, M.D.
President, American Medical Association

“The recommendation approved today by the CDC Director for the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. population is another major step toward vaccinating millions of people across the country. With a second vaccine soon hitting the market, we are on our way to gradually reducing the incidence of death and severe illness from COVID-19. The AMA applauds the FDA and its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee as well as the CDC and its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for continued transparency in the process for both authorization and recommended use of COVID-19 vaccines. 

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