By vgreene, 7 January, 2021 None of the mRNA vaccines contain a live virus thus do not carry a risk of causing dz including COVID 19 in vaccinated persons Since they are degraded quickly by normal cellular processes mRNA from these vaccines don t actually enter the nucleus of the ce
By vgreene, 7 January, 2021 The Pfizer BioNTech Moderna vaccines use a genetic molecule called mRNA messenger ribonucleic acid to prime the immune system The mRNA technology in vaccines have been studied for over a decade 1
By vgreene, 7 January, 2021 The CDC encourages individuals to enroll in the agency s free smart phone app called v safe that uses text messaging web surveys to provide personalized health check ins after pts receive a COVID 19 vaccination V safe also reminds pts to get a 2nd dose as
By vgreene, 7 January, 2021 The CDC s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices ACIP an esteemed group of medical public health experts also reviews all safety data before recommending any COVID 19 vaccine for use FDA CDC will continue to monitor the safety of COVID 19 vaccines m
By vgreene, 7 January, 2021 The Pfizer BioNTech COVID 19 and the Moderna COVID 19 vaccines were tested in large clinical trials authorized for emergency use by the FDA Both have a good safety profile so far based on research 1
By vgreene, 7 January, 2021 Yes w rare exceptions The FDA carefully reviews all safety data from clinical trials authorizes emergency vaccine use only when the expected benefits outweigh potential risks 1
By vgreene, 7 January, 2021 I ve heard that vaccines have been linked to autism What about the COVID 19 vaccine