Deployment of COVID-19 vaccines

The Deployment of COVID-19 vaccines (pronunciation: /dɪˈplɔɪmənt ɒv ˈkoʊvɪd naɪnˈtiːn ˈvæksiːnz/) refers to the global distribution and administration of vaccines developed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The term "deployment" in this context is derived from the Latin disponere, meaning "to arrange", and the Old French ployer, meaning "to fold".

History

The deployment of COVID-19 vaccines began in December 2020, following the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, several other vaccines, such as the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, have also been authorized and deployed worldwide.

Distribution

The distribution of COVID-19 vaccines is coordinated by various international organizations, including the WHO, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). These organizations have launched the COVAX initiative to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.

Administration

The administration of COVID-19 vaccines involves a series of steps, including storage, handling, and injection. The vaccines are typically administered in two doses, with the exception of the Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, which is a single-dose vaccine.

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Deployment of COVID-19 vaccines