Chapter 13 of the text explores issues related to Food and Drugs as public health matters. For this discussion, you will read two policy resources about the Covid Vaccine and then consider the questions below:
FDA Emergency Vaccine Use Authorization
Operation Warp Speed Strategy for Distributing Covid-19 Vaccine
1) What are the potential “costs” and “benefits” associated with emergency vaccine authorization?
2) Are there potential implications associated with the use of this type of authorization?
3) Do you think that the federal strategy for vaccine distribution was adequate? Substantiate your response.
4) Evaluate the effectiveness of state planning for vaccine distribution.
Remember, this is not a “political” discussion. Your discussion comments should consider the role of federal agencies and state governments in relation to these matters.
https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/vaccines/emergency-use-authorization-vaccines-explained
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/strategy-for-distributing-covid-19-vaccine.pdf