Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a code which our cells read to create certain proteins
mRNA vaccines utilize mRNA to show our cells how to develop proteins which will then prompt an immune response
Administrated the same as other vaccines
Covid-19 mRNA vaccine adminsitered
Instruct spike protein development
mRNA broken down
Spike protein is exhibits on cell surface
Immune system reads anomaly and triggeres response (creation of antibodies)
Successfully taught the body to protect against spike protein like substances (e.i. Covid-19)
Pfizer-BioNTech (2 Doses -> 3 weeks apart)*
Moderna (2 Doses -> 4 weeks apart)*
Johnson & Johnson's Janssen (1 Dose)*
AstraZeneca (Not Authorized in US: 2 Doses -> 4-12 weeks apart)
*Created Booster Learn More (CDC)
To promote longevity in the body's novel immunity a booster shot is given --> simply another dose
Taking a different booster than vaccine is supported by both the FDA and CDC
Is taken about 6-8 months after obtaining the correct amount of doses of one of the regular vaccines above