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\"kidshot\"<\/a><\/em>Hello again! Today I want to share some facts about how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ensures the safety and effectiveness of every vaccine before it is made public. Have you or someone you know avoided getting vaccinated because you were afraid? I hope this article helps lift those fears.<\/p>\n

The United States’ long-standing vaccine safety system ensures that vaccines are as safe as possible. In fact, currently, the United States has the safest, most effective vaccine supply in its history.<\/p>\n

Before a new vaccine is\u00a0given to people, extensive lab testing is done that can take several years. Once testing in people begins, it can take several more years before clinical studies are complete and the vaccine is licensed.<\/p>\n

How a New Vaccine Is Developed, Approved and Manufactured<\/strong><\/p>\n

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sets rules for the three phases of clinical trials to ensure the safety of the volunteers.<\/p>\n

Phase 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Researchers test vaccines with adults first. Between 20-100 healthy volunteers receive the test vaccine. Researchers study to determine:<\/p>\n