Environmentalists Warn PFAS Might Lessen COVID-19 Vaccine’s Efficacy

Environmental researchers are warning that exposures to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) could potentially reduce the effectiveness of the coronavirus vaccine, with one analyst saying that even though data on such a link is limited it suggests a need to prioritize vaccine rollout in communities with higher PFAS exposures. During a Feb. 23 Environmental Law Institute (ELI) webinar, “PFAS & Public Health: COVID-19, Vaccines, and Environmental Justice,” panelists discussed the intersection of PFAS and COVID-19, such as possible links to...