The Moderna vaccine, also known as mRNA-1273, is one of the most effective vaccines in terms of preventing contagion and variants. Here we solve several doubts that exist regarding it.
On July 25, Colombia received 3.5 million doses of the Moderna vaccine, with which the vaccination process was expanded in the country, along with doses from Janssen, Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Sinovac.
Characteristics
This vaccine is messenger RNA, like Pizer-BioNTech, which requires two doses. According to experts from the Ministry of Health, The immune response is quite powerful and achieves very good protection against severe COVID-19 disease.
Requires deep freezing for storage and transportation at -25°Cwhich makes it easier to handle compared to Pfizer’s, which requires a temperature of -70°C.
According to studies carried out, This vaccine can be applied to populations over 18 years of age and the pharmaceutical company is already carrying out several analyzes to use it in populations of 12 years of age and older.
On the other hand, the application of two doses is assigned for people who have not had a history of COVID-19. AND For people who have had a history, it has been proven that by receiving only one dose they have a higher immune response than would be achieved with two doses or with natural infection of the virus.
According to the ministry, this vaccine was proven to have a 93% effective in preventing infection and almost 100% in reducing serious illness and death.
Side effects
Side effects that have been reported include the following:
• Injection site reactions: pain, tenderness and swelling of the lymph nodes in the same arm as the injection, swelling (hardening) and redness.
• General side effects: fatigue, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, chills, nausea and vomiting, and fever.
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Likewise, Moderna, one of the COVID-19 vaccines, can cause a serious allergic reaction. This may occur within a few minutes to an hour after receiving the dose. For this reason, it is important to stay in the place where you received the vaccine to be monitored. Signs of a serious allergic reaction may include:
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of the face and throat
• Fast heart rate
• Severe skin rash all over the body
• Dizziness and weakness
If you experience any of the following symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention immediately:
• Chest pain
• Short of breath
• Sensation of racing, shaking or palpitation of the heart