Credit Oregon Health Authority
A workgroup of nationally acclaimed scientists with expertise in immunization and public health has determined that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is safe and efficacious for use in the Western United States.
The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup provided its confirmation to the governors of Oregon, Washington, California and Nevada after a review of the federal vaccine approval process. This makes the Moderna vaccine the second COVID-19 vaccine supported for use in these states. Shipments are expected to arrive in Oregon early this week.
The Moderna vaccine does not have the same extreme cold-storage requirements as the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that has already been used in Oregon and other states.
–The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup has completed its review of the federal process and says it has concluded the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is “safe and efficacious for use in the Western States.”
The Workgroup provided its confirmation to the Governors of California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington this morning, making the Moderna vaccine the second COVID-19 vaccine supported for use in these states. Shipments are expected early this week.
Washington, Oregon, and Nevada joined California’s COVID-19 Scientific Safety Review Workgroup in October. The workgroup, made up of scientists with expertise in immunization and public health, has concurrently and independently reviewed the FDA’s actions related to COVID-19 vaccinations. It will continue to evaluate other COVID-19 vaccines as they go through the federal process.
Western Safety Review Workgroup clears Moderna vaccine as safe, effective
Doesn t need ultra-cold storage, boosting efforts in rural areas
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup completed its review of the federal process Saturday night and has concluded the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for use in the Western states.
The workgroup provided its confirmation to the governors of California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington Sunday morning, making the Moderna vaccine the second COVID-19 vaccine supported for use in these states. Shipments are expected early this week.
The workgroup, made up of nationally acclaimed scientists with expertise in immunization and public health, has concurrently and independently reviewed the FDA’s actions related to COVID-19 vaccinations. It will continue to evaluate other COVID-19 vaccines as they go through the federal process.
Dec 13, 2020
The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup today completed their concurrent and thorough review of the federal process and has confirmed the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is safe and efficacious. The Workgroup provided their confirmation to the Governors of California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington this morning.
Washington, Oregon and Nevada joined California’s COVID-19 Scientific Safety Review Workgroup in October, which has worked concurrently and independently to review the FDA’s actions related to COVID-19 vaccinations. They will continue to evaluate other COVID-19 vaccines after they are routed through FDA authorization. The panel is made up of nationally acclaimed scientists with expertise in immunization and public health.
California Governor Announces Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup Confirms the Pfizer Vaccine is Safe and Efficacious for Public Use Published: Monday, 14 December 2020 05:53
Endorses the transparency and objectivity of the FDA and CDC review processes and the rigor, validity and reliability of their analyses
Recommends that our states avoid any undue delay in providing access to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
December 14, 2020 - SACRAMENTO – On Sunday, The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup completed their concurrent and thorough review of the federal process and has confirmed the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is safe and efficacious. The Workgroup provided their confirmation to the Governors of California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.