Science and Tech SpotlightT: Vaccine Safety

Abstract

Safe vaccines are critical to fighting diseases, from polio to COVID-19. Research shows that the protection provided by U.S. licensed vaccines outweighs their potential risks. However, misinformation and unjustified safety concerns can cause people to delay or refuse vaccination, which may increase preventable deaths and prolong negative social and economic impacts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2021
Accession Number
AD1150211

Entities

People

  • Timothy M. Persons

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Availability
  • Biological Products
  • Clinical Trials
  • Covid-19
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Economic Impact
  • Emergencies
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Materials
  • Monitoring
  • Mrna
  • Side Effects
  • Technology Assessment
  • United States
  • Vaccination
  • Vaccines
  • Viruses

Readers

  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology