Covid-19: How four prominent vaccines measure up against each other | Health24

A new analysis reveals some key differences which may help scientists with vaccine design in future. | Health24com

Aitor Diago

All of the Covid-19 vaccines authorised for use globally provide good protection against the most severe effects of the disease, including hospitalisation and death. But a recently released study provides a rare, direct comparison of four of the most prominent vaccines. According to the findings, the mRNA shots by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna outperformed the Johnson & Johnson and Novavax vaccines.Subscribe to News24 for just R75 per month to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. You can cancel any time.

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