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How do SARS-CoV-2 vaccines compare?

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 Information

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

Read aditional information.