There is a possibility that Covid vaccines might face a suspension for all age groups in the U.S. This proposal comes amidst concerns raised by some experts about potential side effects and DNA contamination in mRNA vaccines, although the scientific community has mixed views on these issues.
Update 2025-02-19 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): Clarification on 'Paused and Retested' Outcome
If the vaccine is paused, that will be considered as satisfying the paused and retested option, regardless of whether additional testing details are announced.
Update 2025-02-19 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): Clarification on Outcome Criteria:
The market now treats a vaccine pause as sufficient to satisfy the outcome.
The term retested has been removed from the resolution criteria.
Update 2025-02-20 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): Vaccine Manufacturers Clarification
Included Manufacturers:
Pfizer-BioNTech
Moderna
Johnson & Johnson
Novavax
AstraZeneca
Partial Resolution: Banning or pausing only some of these manufacturers will result in a partial resolution.