Faa clears pilots to receive pfizer covid-19 vaccine
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The Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday determined that commercial pilots and air traffic controllers subject to FAA medical clearance may receive Pfizer Inc.’s (NYSE: PFE) newly
approved COVID-19 vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration Friday night authorized the vaccine’s public use on an emergency basis after an extensive review of its safety and ability to
protect against the virus, which has claimed nearly 300,000 lives in the U.S. The Air Line Pilots Association earlier this week urged the FAA to quickly approve the vaccine for pilots so
they don’t violate medical certifications by taking the drug. The FAA said it will require aviation professionals with medical certifications or clearances to observe a 48-hour waiting
period following the administration of the vaccine before conducting safety-related aviation duties, such as flying or controlling air traffic, as a precaution against side effects. Because
the Pfizer vaccine requires two doses, 21 days apart for maximum effectiveness, this waiting period applies after each dose, the FAA said. TO CONTINUE READING THIS ARTICLE... ALREADY HAVE AN
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