Posted on Mar 6, 2021
1 Shot Or 2 Shots? 'The Vaccine That's Available To You — Get That'
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As the newest coronavirus vaccine makes its debut, the American public has a new set of deliberations before walking into their vaccine clinic — go with the new arrival or stick with the two vaccines that have already gone into the arms of more than 50 million Americans?
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has a few distinct advantages: only one shot is required and it can hold up in a refrigerator for several months.
Most importantly, the J&J version does very well at keeping people from getting hospitalized and dying. It's 85% effective against severe forms of the disease, which rivals both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.
But there's also concern that another topline result may skew perceptions about the shot.
The J&J prevents 66% of coronavirus infections, a finding that comes from a large, global clinical trial that experts caution cannot be easily compared to the roughly 95% efficacy observed with the two other vaccines.
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has a few distinct advantages: only one shot is required and it can hold up in a refrigerator for several months.
Most importantly, the J&J version does very well at keeping people from getting hospitalized and dying. It's 85% effective against severe forms of the disease, which rivals both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.
But there's also concern that another topline result may skew perceptions about the shot.
The J&J prevents 66% of coronavirus infections, a finding that comes from a large, global clinical trial that experts caution cannot be easily compared to the roughly 95% efficacy observed with the two other vaccines.
1 Shot Or 2 Shots? 'The Vaccine That's Available To You — Get That'
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I prefer the single shot, but will take either. Right now here in AZ it is difficult to even make an appointment. I'll most likely have to wait until they are passing them out like candy.
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I have received both doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Contrary to what has been said the first was the worst (not just fact but poetic). I have talked to 6 others who had the same experience with Pfizer. The first created a sore arm, the second nothing. Given a choice I would have chosen Moderna because the after affects were milder. Given my actual experience, I'd do Pfizer again
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