Can I choose which COVID-19 vaccine I get?
Currently, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine available to children ages 5 through 17 years old. For adults ages 18 years and older, the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) are preferred over Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (J&J/Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine. All COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized and recommended for use in the U.S. are safe and effective. However, mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are preferred based on an updated risk-benefit analysis.
What is the most important ingredient in both Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines?
The most important ingredient in both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines is mRNA. The mRNA tells your cells how to make a protein from the coronavirus. Once your body knows how to make the protein, it can recognize COVID-19 and fight it. Learn more about how mRNA vaccines work.Dec 8, 2021
Why was a specific lot of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine recalled?
today announced a recall of one lot (lot #000190A) of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax®). The lot is being recalled due to a foreign body being found in one vial in the lot manufactured at the Company's contract manufacturing site, ROVI, in Spain. The impacted vial was punctured and was not administered.4 days ago
Is Moderna recalling some of its COVID-19 vaccines?
UPDATE 2-Moderna recalls thousands of COVID vaccine doses in Europe. April 8 (Reuters) - Moderna Inc said on Friday it was recalling 764,900 doses of its COVID-19 vaccine made by its contract manufacturer Rovi after a vial was found contaminated by a foreign body.4 days ago
What is the main ingredient in an mRNA coronavirus vaccine?
mRNA – Also known as messenger ribonucleic acid, mRNA is the only active ingredient in the vaccine. The mRNA molecules contain the genetic material that provide instructions for our body on how to make a viral protein that triggers an immune response within our bodies.Jan 11, 2021
What does the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine contain?
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine contains messenger RNA (mRNA) which is genetic material. The vaccine contains a synthetic piece of mRNA that instructs cells in the body to make the distinctive "spike" protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.Feb 16, 2022
Has anyone had severe reactions to the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?
Monitoring of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has found 10 cases of anaphylaxis after the administration of 4,041,396 first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. In 9 out of these 10 cases of anaphylaxis, the recipient of the vaccine had onset of symptoms within 30 min of administration.Oct 28, 2021
Is there a difference between the Moderna COVID-19 booster and Moderna third shot?
In the case of Moderna, the booster dose is only half of the original dose. Unlike boosters, third/additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines are for people who received the complete starter series of vaccines but then their immune systems didn't have a good enough response.Dec 22, 2021
What are the common side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 booster vaccine?
The most commonly reported side effects by individuals who received a booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine after completion of a two-dose primary series were pain, redness and swelling at the injection site, as well as fatigue, headache, muscle or joint pain and chills.Jan 7, 2022
Is it safe to take the Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, or J&J COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy?
No safety concerns were found in animal studies: Studies in animals receiving a Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, or Johnson & Johnson (J&J)/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine before or during pregnancy found no safety concerns in pregnant animals or their babies.
Who makes Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine?
Manufacturer: ModernaTX, Inc.
What are some rare severe allergic reactions to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines?
“Overall, severe allergic reactions to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, including life-threatening anaphylaxis reactions such as low blood pressure and difficulty breathing, are rare, on the order of five cases per million vaccine doses administered,” noted Dr. Guerrerio.Mar 9, 2022