Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Jan 2021
Global regulators highlight key role of health care professionals in fostering confidence in COVID-19 vaccines
19 January 2021 - EMA has endorsed a joint statement published today by the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities to inform and help healthcare professionals answer questions about the evaluation, approval and monitoring of safe, effective and high-quality COVID-19 vaccines.
In their joint statement, international regulators explain how COVID-19 vaccines undergo scientific evaluation to determine their safety, efficacy and quality. They also reiterate that regulators continue to rigorously monitor the safety of vaccines after approval for use. ICMRA members emphasise that regulators, in collaboration with public health authorities, are able to take decisive action if and when a safety issue is identified.
