{"id":5796,"date":"2021-03-19T12:37:29","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T12:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/?p=5796"},"modified":"2022-11-22T20:16:04","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T20:16:04","slug":"your-guide-to-the-covid-vaccines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/blog\/your-guide-to-the-covid-vaccines\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to the COVID Vaccines"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Currently,\u00a0<\/span>four COVID-19 vaccines\u00a0are\u00a0being administered throughout the United States<\/span><\/b>. The\u00a0vaccines are Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Janssen, and Novavax vaccine. All four vaccines are proven to be effective at preventing severe illness and death from COVID-19<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All vaccines train your immune system to help fight off the COVID-19 virus if you come in contact with it. There are some differences between the vaccine types, such as mRNA vs. viral vector. Overall they all work to accomplish the same task which is keeping you safe from COVID-19.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Many\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Types of COVID-19 Vaccines<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Are There?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Currently <\/span><\/span>there are three\u00a0different types of COVID-19 vaccines available<\/span><\/span>. The <\/span><\/span>Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are both mRNA vaccines<\/span><\/span><\/strong>,<\/span>\u00a0the <\/span><\/span>J<\/span>ohnson & Johnson vaccine is a viral vector vaccine<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, and <\/span><\/span>Novavax is a protein <\/span>subnuit<\/span><\/strong> vaccine<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A\u00a0<\/span><\/span>mRNA vaccine<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0teaches our cells to make a protein which triggers an immune response in the body. The immune responses results in the production of antibodies which help protect us we ever\u00a0<\/span><\/span>come into contact with<\/span><\/span>\u00a0the real virus.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A <\/span><\/span>protein <\/span>subnuit<\/span> vaccine<\/span><\/span><\/a> contains pieces (proteins) of the virus that cause COVID-19. These virus pieces are <\/span>the spike<\/span> protein<\/span>. The vaccine also contains another ingredient called an adjuvant that helps the immune system <\/span>respond<\/span> to that spike protein in the future.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A\u00a0<\/span><\/span>viral vector vaccine<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0uses a different virus as vector which deliver’s instruction’s (in the form of a gene) to our cells. The gene then instructs cells to make a SARS-CoV-2 antigen (spike protein). The antigen triggers production of antibodies and a resulting immune response. These antibodies will help protect us if the virus ever enters our bodies<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Vaccine Dosages & Age <\/strong>Eligibilities<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Pfizer<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Moderna<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Johnson & Johnson<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Novavax<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dosage for Initial Series<\/h5>\n

(guidance based off the ages 18+)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

2 doses given 21 days apart\u00a0<\/strong>(3 weeks)<\/td>\n2 doses given 28 days apart <\/strong>(4 weeks)<\/td>\n1 dose at one time<\/strong><\/td>\n2 doses given given 21 days apart <\/strong>(3 weeks)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Age for Initial Series<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
Ages 6 months+*<\/strong><\/td>\nAges 6 months+*<\/strong><\/td>\nAges 18+<\/strong><\/td>\nAges 12+*<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Booster Shot Dosage<\/h5>\n

(guidance based off the ages 18+)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

2 months<\/strong> after initial series OR last booster.<\/td>\n2 months<\/strong> after initial series OR last booster.<\/td>\n2 months<\/strong> after initial series.<\/td>\n2 months<\/strong> after initial series.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Age for Booster Shot<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
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Additional Information<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
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mRNA bivalent boosters are recommended in most situations.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

mRNA bivalent boosters are recommended in most situations.<\/td>\nMonovalent boosters are available in limited situations.<\/td>\nMonovalent boosters are available in limited situations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*For additional COVID-19 vaccine guidance for those under 18 should visit the CDC COVID vaccine resource page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For the Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax vaccines to be most effective you must receive both doses. After you receive your dose of J&J or both doses of the Moderna, Pfizer or Novavax vaccine<\/span><\/i>,<\/span><\/i> it takes two weeks for your body to build protection against the virus.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All the vaccines are shown to be effective at preventing severe illness from COVID-19<\/span>. We strongly encourage you to be up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What <\/span><\/b>A<\/span><\/b>re\u00a0<\/span><\/b>T<\/span><\/b>he <\/span><\/b>S<\/span><\/b>ide\u00a0<\/span><\/b>E<\/span><\/b>ffects?<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

It’s normal to experience side effects after any vaccine. It is a good sign to experience some side effects because this means that your body is working on creating an immune response to COVID-19. Everyone responds differently to vaccines, some have mild or no side effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All three<\/span>\u00a0COVID-19<\/span>\u00a0vaccines have similar post-vaccination side effects that<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>typically a few days. Side effects after a second shot may be more intense than the the ones experienced after the first shot. Side effects from booster doses are similar to those after the of the initial side effects and most were mild to moderate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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