84 million workers now have until January 4 to get a Covid vaccine — but these 6 myths are holding many back (via CNBCMakeIt)
for decades: Scientists started testing the first mRNA vaccines in mice in the 1990s.
"We're 425 million doses deep in the United States, and the systems are watching," Althoff says. "So, if you've ever wanted to know a ton about a vaccine, this this is the moment. This is the vaccine."from Pfizer and Moderna, the CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration still constantly monitor safety data.Neither of the country's approved mRNA vaccines messes with your DNA.
In essence, the vaccines help your body create a blueprint for fighting against Covid, so that if you're exposed to the virus, your immune system can immediately ward it off before it takes root.Myth: Covid vaccines could have long-term side effects that have yet to reveal themselves For those who want to keep waiting for potential long-term side effects to emerge, Althoff says decades of data from mRNA vaccine clinical trials show that you don't need to be concerned. And, she adds: "We will continue to watch for all those who are skeptical."In May, the three vaccines became widely available to all U.S. adults.
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