How Are Vaccines Approved?

Exactly how are vaccines approved for human use? The vaccine approval process is a mystery to most people. The path for a vaccine from being a newly created compound to becoming fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration for distribution to the American population is a complex one.

The infographic below will help you understand the many phases and steps involved.

The Path to Vaccine Approval Infographic

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