Frequently Asked Questions
What types of COVID-19 vaccines are authorized or approved for use in the general public?
Many companies are working to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. For the most up-to-date information about each vaccine, visit CDC’s Different COVID-19 Vaccines.
The FDA has authorized the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for emergency use.
Scientists developed both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines using a new vaccine technology called messenger RNA (mRNA).