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Question: Were the COVID-19 vaccines rushed?
Answer: Despite the fast timeline, these vaccines went through the appropriate clinical trials, just like other vaccines before. The CDC continues to closely monitor these vaccines for safety and efficacy. The vaccine developers did not cut corners to expedite the production process. Rather, a true global emergency paired with early application of substantial resources made it possible. Read this article to learn more about how the vaccines were developed so fast.
More details at: https://health.unl.edu/covid-19-vaccines