Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S.'s top infectious disease expert, has reassured the public that the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines hasn\u2019t compromised safety. Speaking at a Chatham House webinar, Fauci emphasized the unprecedented global collaboration behind the effort. ๐
\"The speed isn\u2019t a red flagโit\u2019s a testament to science,\" he said, referencing the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine\u2019s progress. Unlike traditional timelines, the pandemic spurred countries and researchers to pool resources, cutting bureaucratic delays without cutting corners. ๐ฌ
Key points from Fauci\u2019s talk:
- Safety checks remain rigorous (no skipped steps)
- Long-term monitoring of vaccine recipients will continue
- Global data-sharing accelerated breakthroughs ๐
His message? Trust the process: \"Science isn\u2019t slowโit\u2019s thorough. This time, the world just worked faster.\" ๐ฌโจ
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Anthony Fauci: Speed of COVID-19 vaccine 'won't compromise its safety'
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