which is like a very sophisticated thing and can usually figure out when something is awry. this particular drug seems to bypass that proofreading mechanism as well, which is what seems to make it so effective. >> if the fda were to authorize this new drug from merck, it could change outcomes for a lot of people. but the white house today, they are begging people, don't rely on this. you still need to get the vaccine. take a listen. >> it can prevent you from getting covid in the first place. and we want to prevent infections, not just wait to treat them once they happen. >> the white house seems to be concerned that the news of this pill to treat covid might dissuade people from getting the vaccine to prevent it in the first place. >> yeah, i think that that's a legitimate concern and we see that with flu as well. even prepandemic, only about half the country would get a flu shot every year. tamiflu is not nearly as effective as what we're talking