CTT #27: Now that a Covid-19 vaccine is approved, what’s next?

On Friday, the FDA authorized Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine. The announcement marked a major milestone in the fight against the coronavirus. Still, there’s a lot left to be sorted out in the months ahead. In this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth, Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl answer listener questions about the vaccine and the decisions that will define the pandemic in 2021. Here’s what was discussed [and when] on this episode: [00:48] What was the biggest news concerning the coronavirus this week and what does it mean? [02:36] What does the FDA’s emergency-use authorization of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine mean and how quickly will vaccinations begin? [07:09] Listener question: “I’m four-months pregnant and have a three-year old son. Can either of us get vaccinated?” [10:10] Listener question: “What happens I take only one dose of the vaccine instead of two?” [11:00] Listener question: “Which of the two vaccines (Pfizer or Moderna) do you recommend? And when will certain people qualify for them?” [14:32] Listener question: “Does the equivalency of the two vaccines mean you can take one the first time and the other the second (e.g., Pfizer first and then Moderna second)?” [15:21] Listener question: “I had Covid this spring and it was no fun. Should I get vaccinated when my turn comes?” [17:40] What do we know about vaccines developed in other countries? [18:26] Listeners loved our recent episodes on conspiracy theories. But there’s been some pushback concerning Dr. Pearl’s take on Sweden. What gives here? [20:40] The CDC recently changed its guidelines on the required length of quarantine. Why? [22:09] Dr. Pearl to Jeremy: How anxious are you to be vaccinated and how long will you wait? [23:40] Has Covid-19 been in the U.S. longer than we previously thought? [24:53] How will President-elect Biden’s Covid-19 approach differ from Trump’s? [26:41] U.S. healthcare spending actually has gone down this year. Why? This episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and other podcast platforms. If you have coronavirus questions for the hosts, please visit the contact page or send us a message on Twitter or LinkedIn. *To ensure the credibility of this program, Coronavirus: The Truth refuses to accept sponsorship, outside funding sources or guests with any financial or personal conflicts of interest. The post CTT #27: Now that a Covid-19 vaccine is approved, what’s next? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.