Facts about Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

 


  1. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is a two-dose vaccine that is administered intramuscularly.

  2. The vaccine uses messenger RNA (mRNA) technology to teach cells how to produce a protein that triggers an immune response against the virus.

  3. The vaccine has been shown to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19 infection in clinical trials, with an efficacy rate of around 95%.

  4. The vaccine has received emergency use authorization (EUA) from regulatory agencies in many countries, including the US FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

  5. The vaccine has been shown to be safe in clinical trials, with the most common side effects being pain and swelling at the injection site, fever, and fatigue.

  6. The vaccine is recommended for people aged 16 and older.

  7. The vaccine has been shown to provide some protection against new variants of the virus, although the level of protection may be somewhat reduced.

  8. The vaccine requires ultra-cold storage and transportation, which has posed logistical challenges for distribution and administration.

  9. The vaccine's protection against COVID-19 appears to last at least six months, with ongoing studies monitoring longer-term effectiveness.

  10. The vaccine has been authorized for use as a booster shot for certain populations in some countries, such as individuals who are immunocompromised or over 65 years old.

  11. People with bleeding disorders. People with bleeding disorders and people who are receiving anticoagulant therapy may develop hematomas at intramuscular injection sites. Inform the person about this risk before vaccination. Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Novavax should only be administered by intramuscular injection

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