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A comment on FDA statement on following the authorized dosing schedules for Covid-19 vaccines. Parent comment
I agree with this statement, but I think there is more to it. The FDA is not only concerned about its reputation, but also public trust.
Don't get me wrong, my _gut_ tells me that a single dose of the vaccine would be beneficial to achieving "herd immunity" more quickly.
But if the FDA goes down that route and they are wrong, then they will have demolished the trust associated with many future decisions.
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I agree with this statement, but I think there is more to it. The FDA is not only concerned about its reputation, but also public trust.
Don't get me wrong, my _gut_ tells me that a single dose of the vaccine would be beneficial to achieving "herd immunity" more quickly.
But if the FDA goes down that route and they are wrong, then they will have demolished the trust associated with many future decisions.