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EPISODE · Nov 10, 2020 · 10 MIN

A vaccine reality check

from 1 big thing · host Axios

Yesterday, the pharmaceutical company, Pfizer announced its coronavirus vaccine trial was effective at preventing infections in 90% of previously uninfected people. As of now, there don't yet appear to be any serious safety concerns associated with the vaccine. This could be a major breakthrough in the fight against the virus, but there's still a lot left to figure out. Plus, Trump loyalists tell federal employees the election isn’t over yet. And, pollster problems post-vote. Guests: Axios' Sam Baker, Jonathan Swan, and Sara Kehaulani Goo. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: Pfizer CEO says he would've released vaccine data before election if possible Leaked call audio shows Trump officials denying election results Scoop: Trump privately discussing 2024 run Worried pollsters admit huge problem

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