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Informing the FDA BEST Initiative

The U.S. FDA works with Optum Epidemiology to decide if drugs and vaccines are safe, including COVID-19.

The FDA Biologics Effectiveness and Safety (BEST) Initiative

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) needs to make decisions on drug and vaccine safety and effectiveness with confidence. As a key collaborator, Optum Epidemiology generates reproducible results that inform decisions for COVID-19 vaccines. Learn more at bestinitiative.org.

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