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Where was the first vaccine against COVID-19 made available to the public outside clinical trials?
Quick Answer
The first public COVID-19 vaccinations began in the United Kingdom in December 2020.
The Full Story
The United Kingdom was the first country to begin public COVID-19 vaccinations outside clinical trials in December 2020. The rollout used the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and started with healthcare workers and vulnerable older adults. This marked the beginning of mass vaccination against a disease that had spread worldwide in 2020. The program was followed soon after by other countries, using multiple vaccine platforms including mRNA, viral vector, and protein-based vaccines.
Key Facts
1.Public rollout began in December 2020
2.First country was the United Kingdom
3.Started with priority groups
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