By vgreene, 7 January, 2021 Interestingly severe adverse reactions for both the Pfizer BioNTech COVID 19 vaccine Moderna vaccine were generally less frequent in older adults 55 yo 65 yo respectively than in younger participants 1
By vgreene, 7 January, 2021 Yes Clinical trials for 2 authorized mRNA vaccines have shown that they work about the same in older people as younger people 1
By vgreene, 7 January, 2021 Given the limited info on how well the vaccine works in the general population how much it may reduce dz severity or transmission and how long protection lasts CDC recommends that individuals continue to follow COVID 19 protection steps after vaccination