| Manufacturer/Vaccine | Efficacy based on trials | Dosing | Age Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaccines currently approved for use | |||
| Moderna, mRNA-1273 | 94.5% effective | Two doses 4 weeks apart | 18 years and up |
| Pfizer BioNTech | 95% effective | Two doses 3 weeks apart | 16 years and up |
| Expected soon | |||
| AstraZeneca | 70% | Two doses 3 weeks apart | Not yet available |
| Johnson & Johnson | 97% | One dose | 18 – 59 years |
Vaccine Development
Learn more about the unique approach to these vaccines' development.
Francis Collins Editorial
Read Francis Collins' editorial entitled, "Celebrating the Gift of COVID-19 Vaccines."
The Risks
View additional information on side effects, special circumstances when someone should not get the vaccine.
FDA Information
Read about regulatory processes, scientific standards followed, and other developmental information.
Health and Human Services
Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19 Vaccine from WV Dept of Health & Human Resources.
Testing Efficacy
Learn more about Testing Efficacy.
How these Vaccines are Different
Comparing mRNA Vaccines to Traditional Vaccines.
Centers for Disease Control Recommendations
PHASE I distribution: Already begun, projected to go through early summer ‘21
- Phase 1a: Healthcare personnel and Long-term care facility residents
- Phase 1b: Frontline essential workers and People age 75 years and older
- Phase 1c: People age 65 through 74 years and People age 16 through 64 years with underlying medical conditions and Other essential workers
TX Dept of Health COVID-19 vaccine phases vary slightly: 1A Direct care providers, 1A Long-term care residents, 1B Persons 65+ or 16 with at least 1 chronic medical condition, including pregnancy.
- Read more about recommendations for vaccine roll-out.
It cannot.
You will not.
Yes.
It will.
Immunity begins building after the 1st dose of the vaccine. A second shot is needed to get the most protection the vaccine can offer.