Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, also known as mRNA-1273, is a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Moderna, a United States-based biotechnology company, in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It is one of the vaccines authorized for emergency use to prevent COVID-19 in various countries.
Development and Testing[edit | edit source]
The development of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine began in early 2020, following the identification of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The vaccine uses mRNA technology, which instructs cells to produce a harmless piece of the virus, triggering an immune response.
Efficacy[edit | edit source]
Clinical trials have shown that the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine has an efficacy rate of 94.1% at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 infection. The vaccine also appears to be effective against several COVID-19 variants, although further research is ongoing.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Common side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine include pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, and fever. Serious side effects are rare but can include severe allergic reactions.
Distribution and Administration[edit | edit source]
The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is administered in two doses, 28 days apart. As of 2021, millions of doses have been distributed worldwide, primarily in high-income countries.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- COVID-19 vaccination
- COVID-19 pandemic
- Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
- Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine
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