Summary
The Food and Drug Administration's full authorization to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has a number of public health officials hopeful the move will encourage people who had been reluctant to get a shot now. For more on the approval and inoculation efforts, Judy Woodruff turns to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Five Facts
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Who
is interviewed for this piece and what is his background?
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What
are some of the reasons the Pfizer vaccine is just now officially approved by the FDA, even though millions have already taken it?
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When
are other commonly used COVID vaccines expected to be officially approved?
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Where
are vaccination rates lagging?
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Why
is the process of obtaining approval for new medications or vaccines so time consuming?
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How
has the U.S. tried to speed up the process?
Focus Questions
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Do you think the FDA's full approval will encourage more people to take the vaccine? Why or why not?
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What do you think are some ways to help encourage people to take the vaccine who haven't already?
Media literacy:
Why do you think PBS NewsHour turned to Dr. Anthony Fauci to discuss latest developments in COVID-19 and its treatment and prevention?
For More
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Check out
this lesson plan
to discuss ways to encourage community members to help get the vaccine.
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Learn about one
of many strategies being used to get people vaccinated in locations where they're comfortable.
