The FDA is working to address the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak and keep you and your family informed on the latest developments. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions from consumers about vaccines and fraudulent products. Q: Are there any vaccines or other medical products available to prevent COVID-19? A: Yes. On Dec. 11, 2020, the FDA issued the first Emergency Use Authorization for a COVID-19 vaccine. On Dec. 18, 2020, the FDA authorized a second COVID-19 vaccine, and on Feb. 27, 2021, a third COVID-19 vaccine. Visit this page for the latest information on all FDA-authorized vaccines for COVID-19.
Additionally, the FDA is working with other vaccine developers, researchers, and manufacturers to help expedite the development and availability of medical products such as additional vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and other drugs to prevent or treat COVID-19. Read more about what the FDA is doing to mitigate the effects of COVID-19. For information about vaccine clinical trials for COVID-19, visit clinicaltrials.gov and the COVID-19 Prevention Network. Note: The information on clinicaltrials.gov is provided by the sponsor or principal investigator of a clinical trial. The listing of a study on the site does not reflect evaluation or endorsement of the trial by the federal government. Q: Can the FDA help me get a COVID-19 vaccine? A: No. The FDA's authority includes authorizing or approving COVID-19 vaccines for use in the United States, but the FDA is not responsible for vaccine distribution. Go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website to find your state and local health departments that are responsible for COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Address all questions and concerns to your state government or local health department. The U.S. government's goal is to have enough COVID-19 vaccine doses for all people in the United States who choose to be vaccinated. If you are contacted directly by someone who says they are from the FDA about a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, it is a scam. The Federal Trade Commission has easy tips on how to avoid COVID-19 vaccine scams. The FDA encourages you to report a potential COVID-19 drug or medical product scam on our website. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from coronavirus fraud in this article. Q: Products online claim to prevent or treat COVID-19. Where can I report websites selling unproven products with fraudulent claims? A: Beware of websites and stores selling unproven products that fraudulently claim to prevent, treat, or cure COVID-19. If you have a question about a product sold online that claims to prevent, treat, or cure COVID-19, talk to your health care provider or doctor. Watch this video and read this Consumer Update to learn how to protect yourself and your family from COVID-19 fraud.
Please report websites selling unproven products with fraudulent claims about prevention or treatment of COVID-19. If you have experienced a bad reaction to a product sold with COVID-19 claims, report it to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program: Include as much information as you can about the product that caused the reaction, including the product name, the manufacturer, and the lot number (if available). For the latest information about COVID-19, visit: |
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