There seems to be a great deal of misinformation and confusion about the COVID-19 vaccine. In an attempt to put some peoples minds at ease the following information is provided.

The Pfizer vaccine has shown 95% efficacy while the Moderna version has shown 94.1%.

Both vaccines require two doses, protection doesn’t occur until after the second dose.

Short-term side effects last 24-48 hours and are typically more pronounced after the second dose. This is a good thing as it shows your body is making antibodies.

The mRNA used in the vaccine does not alter a person’s DNA in any way!

Typically vaccine trials use approximately 4,000 people. The COVID vaccine trials used 30,000 to 50,000 participants.

It is true that long term effects are not known. It is anticipated that vaccinations may need to be recurring such as the annual flu shot.

No steps were “skipped” in the development of the vaccines; the same strict standards were in place and used. The speed of development was attributable to the extra resources provided and the elimination of bureaucratic “red tape.”

Links to more information:
CDC – https://www.cdc.com/vaccines/hip/COVID-conversations/answering-questions.html
CDC – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-NCO/vaccines/about-vaccines.html
Source: The Society of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine

I turn 65 in January. I have comorbidities of COPD and heart disease. I will look forward to getting the vaccine as soon as possible!