Vaccines are perhaps the best hope for ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Two pharmaceutical companies have applied for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) emergency use authorization for new COVID-19 vaccines, and a limited number of vaccines will be available before the end of the year.

It’s likely you’ve heard claims about these COVID-19 vaccines on social media or from the people in your life. Also, the rapid development and approval of these vaccines may make you hesitant about safety or effectiveness.

Let’s set the record straight on some of the myths circulating about COVID-19 vaccines: mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/featured-topic/covid-19-vaccine-myths-debunked