COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Frequently Asked Questions Which COVID-19 vaccines will be accepted? Bates will accept all U.S. FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines. At this time, the U.S. FDA has authorized three COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use. They are the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, and the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson). Additional vaccines are seeking U.S. FDA authorization, and Bates will also accept these once they have been authorized by the U.S. FDA. What should I do if I’m an international student and do not have access to an U.S. FDA-authorized vaccine before coming to campus in the Fall?