“The moment you’ve been waiting for is here.
It’s time for you to go get your vaccination.
Get it today.”
The vaccine also has emergency authorization for use inchildren ages 12 to 15.
Just over 60% of Americans age 12 and older are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The clinical trial included 44,000 people, half of whom received the vaccine.
The vaccine was 91% effective in preventing COVID-19 in the trial, according to the FDA.
The Pfizer vaccine will now be marketed as Comirnaty, said the FDA.
Modernais also seeking FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine, though a decision reportedly may take several more weeks.
