The commissioner said, depending on that data, it's possible a vaccine could be available by Election Day and before a Phase III trial is completely finished.
As the race continues to manufacture a vaccine in the fight against the coronavirus, Stephen Hahn, the head of the Food and Drug Administration, has made it clear how his agency would handle outside pressure to approve a vaccine before it's ready.
The commissioner said, depending on that data, it's possible a vaccine could be available by Election Day under the Emergency Use Authorization program - before a Phase III trial is completely finished."There's been pressure throughout this pandemic and I think anybody who doesn't acknowledge that would be kidding themselves. There's been pressure to make sure that we get medical products as quickly as possible to the American people," Hahn said.
Some vaccine manufacturers have said they could start delivering vaccines by the end of the year. Hahn promised his agency"will not make that decision on the basis of politics." "I think all options are on the table, with respect. I hope we won't be in that position," said Hahn.
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