All of the current COVID Vaccinations are not FDA approved. They have been given “Emergency Use Authorization” or “EUA”. You can find information on what is EUA at the FDA’s website here.
Pfizer
On December 11, 2020, the FDA issued the first emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. for use in individuals 16 years and older. View the factsheet.
Moderna
On December 18, 2020, the FDA issued the second emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed in the U.S for use in individuals 18 years and older. View the factsheet.
Janssen
On February 27, 2021, the FDA issued the third emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. for use in individuals 18 years and older. View the factsheet.