Author: Christian C. (CCPA)
Since the launch of the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccine, the Covid-19 Pandemic has appeared to come to a close very soon. Although these are good news, this does not mean that the virus is gone for good. Without the vaccine, our families and ourselves are still prone to infection. Which is why we should consider getting any of three vaccines as soon as possible.
All vaccines are received in the arm of your choosing.
DISCLAIMER: The CDC has recommended providers to pause the Johnsons & Johnson vaccine, and recommend for people who have received the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine within the past three weeks who develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath should contact their health care provider.
How do the vaccines work??
Pfizer & Moderna:
These vaccines require two doses.
They should be received 21 days apart from each other.
Both of these vaccines are classified as a mRNA vaccine.
According to the CDC, ”a new type of vaccine to protect against infectious diseases. To trigger an immune response, many vaccines put a weakened or inactivated germ into our bodies. Not mRNA vaccines. Instead, they teach our cells how to make a protein—or even just a piece of a protein—that triggers an immune response inside our bodies. That immune response, which produces antibodies, is what protects us from getting infected if the real virus enters our bodies.”
Johnson & Johnson:
This vaccine requires one dose.
The J&J vaccine is classified as a Viral Vector.
According to the CDC a viral vector follows the following steps.
“First, the vector (a HARMLESS virus) will enter a cell in our body and then use the cell’s machinery to produce a HARMLESS piece of the virus that causes COVID-19. This piece is known as a spike protein and it is only found on the surface of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Next, the cell displays the spike protein on its surface, and our immune system recognizes it doesn’t belong there. This triggers our immune system to begin producing antibodies and fight off what it thinks is an infection.
At the end of the process, our bodies have learned how to protect us against future infection with the virus that causes COVID-19. The benefit is that we get this protection from a vaccine, without the risk of getting sick with COVID-19. Any temporary discomfort experienced after getting the vaccine is a natural part of the process and an indication that the vaccine is working.”
Efficiency:
Pfizer has a 95% efficiency rate at preventing a Covid-19 infection.
Moderna has a 94% efficiency rate at preventing a Covid-19 infection.
Johnson & Johnson has a 66.3% efficiency rate at preventing a Covid-19 infection.
Side Effects:
All three vaccines share similar symptoms/ side effects,
In the arm where you got the shot:
Pain
Redness
Swelling
Throughout the rest of your body:
Tiredness
Headache
Muscle pain
Chills
Fever
Nausea
Things to Consider If You Have Doubts/ Fears
What fears do you have about the vaccine? Can they be addressed through research/ asking medical professionals/ seeing what the overall population has experienced with the vaccine
Consider this: As of 4/26/21: 229 million doses have been given in the United States. Around 2-5 people per million experience severe allergic reaction known as anaphylactic shock. (Source: Our World in Data, CDC)
What pros outweigh the cons of getting the vaccine?
Consider this: Getting the vaccine will make it safer for you to resume your normal life as soon as possible. It would be safer to spend time in person with friends, family and loved ones without fearing that you might be putting their health at risk.
How To Receive Your Vaccine:
Currently, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are only available to those 18+.
Pfizer is only available to people 16+.
Resources you can use to find a vaccine appointment when you're ready :
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