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January 28, 2021

Will the current vaccines be effective against the new variants?

Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD

Q: If not, what happens, do we need a new, different vaccine?” A: The vaccines developed thus far will likely have efficacy against the different SARS-CoV-2 variants although the level of efficacy may be reduced to the South Africian variant (B.1.351). More clinical data will be needed to understand the levels of protection against new Read more…

January 28, 2021

El Proceso De Desarrollo De La Vacuna mRNA Contra El COVID-19 NO Sacrificó La Seguridad

Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht Ph.D. MPH
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH

#queridapandemia #VacunasCOVID19 #mRNA Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook

January 28, 2021

Does the COVID19 vaccine cause anaphylaxis?

Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD

A: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is very rare after the COVID19 vaccine. People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a prior dose of the mRNA COVID19 vaccine should not get the second dose. If someone has had anaphylaxis to something else, they can still get the shot. Most people do Read more…

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