 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 for adolescents and at-home tests. Q: Are there any vaccines available to prevent COVID-19? A: Yes. The FDA issued emergency use authorizations for three COVID-19 vaccines. On May 10, 2021, the FDA expanded the EUA of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to include adolescents ages 12 to 15. The FDA authorized the vaccines for emergency use based on a rigorous review of laboratory, clinical, and manufacturing data to ensure the known and potential benefits outweigh the known and potential risks. 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.
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: Are there any at-home tests for COVID-19? A: Yes. There are now FDA-authorized COVID-19 tests available for purchase online or in a store that can be used completely at home. At-home tests allow you to collect your own sample and test it with a system that gives you results in minutes at home. Some tests are available by prescription, and others are over-the-counter (OTC, or non-prescription). Additionally, the FDA has authorized some prescription and OTC tests that can be purchased online or in a store that allow you to collect your own sample and then send it to a laboratory for analysis. Learn more about Coronavirus Disease 2019 Testing Basics and find a community-based testing site. For the latest information about COVID-19, visit: | 
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