FDA is looking for other ways to ensure vaccines meet guidelines, Times reported
White House officials are blocking new federal guidelines for the emergency release of a coronavirus vaccine, including one that would likely ensure that no vaccine could be authorized until the November 3 presidential election, reported Monday the New York Times.
The United States Food and Drug Administration submitted the guidelines to the Office of Management and Budget more than two weeks ago, but they stalled with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, The Times reported. , citing people familiar with the approval process.
An administration official told Reuters the approval process was still on hold and denied any connection on election day.
The FDA is looking for other ways to make sure vaccines meet guidelines, the Times reported.
“One of the main sticking points has been the recommendation that volunteers who participated in vaccine clinical trials be followed for about two months after the final dose before clearance is granted,” The Times reported, citing a senior administration official and others familiar with the situation. .
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