I didn’t read fearmongering from OP’s comments, just speculation.
I have no idea about the liability issue. The more interesting one to me was the government vaccine mandates last year (medical vs legal interchangeability, eua vs approved).
Interestingly, according to Pfizer the 08/23/2021 originally approved Comirnaty formulation (PBS buffer) was never available: “… These NDCs will not be manufactured. Only NDCs for the subsequently BLA approved tris-sucrose formulation will be produced” (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/iis/COVID-19-related-c...).
As for if its available, I guess you would have to go check a few pharmacies and ask if the Pfizer vaccine they have is labeled ‘Comirnaty.’ Some articles from the end of last year say they couldn’t find it, but who knows now. I have not looked into this at all, and to be honest I’ve already spent too much time searching this stuff up today so I’ll leave that for another person.
“The two formulations of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and COMIRNATY (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) differ with respect to certain inactive ingredients only and have been shown to be analytically comparable.”
They go on to explain that the modified formulation uses a different buffer. He is correct at least regarding a formulation difference.
Yes, it’s certainly one of those books that leaves you both frustrated and awe-inspired. If you like Ambrose’s writing I highly recommend Crazy Horse and Custer.
The fiascoes of Dieppe and Dunkirk did not really make it clear. The later fiasco of the Allied invasion of North Africa in November 1942 not only made clear that logistics was paramount, but shoved it directly in Eisenhower's face. Then a Lieutenant General, his operation was supposed to overtake Tunisia within a month, but ended up taking almost six months due to poor logistics and coordination. Logistical challenges in Algeria and Morocco allowed Rommel's Africa Corps to consolidate and build force in Tunisia, leading to drawn out conflict. Interestingly, unexpected resistance from Vichy France also delayed the advance. Not many people know that in the early days of our involvement in the war many of our troops were killed by the French! For those interested, a great introductory read is An Army At Dawn, by Rick Atkinson.
I have no idea about the liability issue. The more interesting one to me was the government vaccine mandates last year (medical vs legal interchangeability, eua vs approved).
Interestingly, according to Pfizer the 08/23/2021 originally approved Comirnaty formulation (PBS buffer) was never available: “… These NDCs will not be manufactured. Only NDCs for the subsequently BLA approved tris-sucrose formulation will be produced” (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/iis/COVID-19-related-c...).
The updated Tris buffer Comirnaty formulation was FDA approved on 10/29/2021 (https://www.fda.gov/media/150386/download, Page 8).
As for if its available, I guess you would have to go check a few pharmacies and ask if the Pfizer vaccine they have is labeled ‘Comirnaty.’ Some articles from the end of last year say they couldn’t find it, but who knows now. I have not looked into this at all, and to be honest I’ve already spent too much time searching this stuff up today so I’ll leave that for another person.