Five doctors in Ontario answer the top 10 questions they’ve been asked about the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
December 16, 2020
A healthcare worker prepares to administer a Pfizer/BioNTEch coronavirus disease vaccine at The Michener Institute, in Toronto, Ontario on December 14, 2020. (Photo: CARLOS OSORIO/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
The first shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine were administered on Monday in Canada. While it made for a historic moment, the vaccine’s arrival has also resulted in a lot of questions about its efficacy and nationwide availability. The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) hosted a virtual panel on Monday to address the top 10 questions doctors get asked about the vaccine. Moderated by Samantha Hill, OMA president, the panel gathered five doctors to discuss what to expect from the vaccine as it makes its way across the province in the coming days. While these answers are specific to Ontario, much of what they address will be helpful information, no matter where you live.