The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup finished reviewing the Pfizer vaccine Sunday.Â
The review confirmed the vaccine is safe and effective.
In October, nationally acclaimed scientists from Washington, Oregon and Nevada joined California's workgroup to independently review the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) COVID-19 vaccine information.
Governor Sisolak released a statement on the review, saying, "As we continue our efforts in Nevada to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, we can take hope in the fact that a safe and effective vaccine is on the way and that the best minds at the federal, regional and state level have all reviewed the process. With these extra measures, Nevadans can feel confident in this vaccine. I want to thank all those involved in the process for their hard work, including my fellow Governors. We know we are stronger when we work together, and this process is just another example of the proactive and collaborative efforts of all our teams."Â
The workgroup scientists have expertise in immunization and public health and will continue to evaluate other COVID-19 vaccines after the FDA authorizes the evaluation.Â
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