What Do We Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines?
The novel coronavirus pandemic has changed life as we know it for more than a year. With almost 30 million cases in the U.S. and more than half a million deaths, the federal government is rushing to get as many Americans vaccinated as possible. State and local governments and other health providers have administered more than 113 million vaccines so far to vaccinate all Americans by July. But what do we know about the COVID-19 vaccines? In this two-part post, we’ll discuss what we know about the vaccines and how they work.
FDA Approved COVID-19 Vaccines
So far, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three vaccines for COVID-19. All three vaccines have emergency use authorization, which allows a shorter process to facilitate unapproved medical treatment in a health emergency.The vaccines with current FDA approval in the U.S. include:
- Pfizer: The Pfizer vaccine is a two-dose regimen with about a 95% efficacy rate against cases of symptomatic COVID-19.
- Moderna: The Moderna vaccine is also a two-dose regimen with a 95% efficacy rate, similar to the Pfizer vaccine.
- Johnson & Johnson: The vaccine created by Johnson & Johnson is a single shot dose, with about a 66% efficacy rate against cases of symptomatic COVID-19.
While the J&J vaccine had a lower efficacy rate in vaccine trials, doctors caution that all three vaccines protect against the most serious and life-threatening effects of COVID-19. Moreover, the J&J vaccine protects against the new South African variant of the disease because it conducted its vaccine trial in South Africa and Latin America. Researchers only tested the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines on the original strain of COVID-19. With vaccines still rolling out, researchers advise that the best vaccine is the one you can get right now.
Vaccines Causing Blood Clots?
Many people have heard about the AstraZeneca vaccine, which may have links to a rare blood coagulation disorder. While some European Union countries stopped using the vaccine, the AstraZeneca vaccine is not available in the U.S.If a company’s negligence or bad behavior harmed you or someone you love, contact the Madeksho Law Firm at 888-910-6376 or through our online form. Your initial consultation is free, and you never pay a fee unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
