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One key slide reveals who will be first in line to get a coronavirus shot in the US when a vaccine becomes available

A clinical trial volunteer participates in Johnson & Johnson's study to test a coronavirus vaccine candidateHigh-risk healthcare workers and first responders should be first in line for a coronavirus vaccine.

An independent group of experts convened by the National Academy of Sciences issued their final recommendations in October on the question of who should get a COVID-19 shot first. While the 237-page report goes into great detail on the rationale behind their recommendations, one graphic outlines the overall process Americans can anticipate.

Specific guidelines on age are left to the CDC to make at a later date, based on the most recent vaccine and health data, the committee's report says. Phase 2 includes adults working in the school setting: school teachers, child care workers, administrators, environmental services staff, maintenance workers, and school bus drivers, according to the report.

This group includes young adults between the ages of 18 and 30, children, and workers are increased risk of exposure not covered in the first two phases.

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Did they only test the vaccine in low risk healthy people or high risk unhealthy people who need this vaccine the most and how did they fare against a live virus?

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