Jonny Weeks / The Guardian via Getty Images
With vaccines to protect against COVID-19 coming soon, what should older adults expect?
The first candidates, from Pfizer and Moderna, could arrive before Christmas, according to Alex Azar, who heads the federal Department of Health and Human Services.
Both vaccines are notably effective in preventing illness due to the coronavirus, according to information released by the companies, though much of the data from clinical trials is still to come. Both have been tested in adults 65 and older, who mounted a strong immune response.
Seniors in nursing homes and assisted living centers will be among the first Americans vaccinated, under recommendations by a federal advisory panel. Older adults living at home will need to wait a while longer.
What Seniors Can Expect When COVID Vaccines Inoculations Begin usf.edu - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from usf.edu Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.