COVID-19 vaccines were developed in record time – but are these game-changers safe?
Because Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines have been developed in record time, many wonder whether companies cut corners or compromised safety.
Nov. 20, 2020 • ~6 min
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How mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna work, why they're a breakthrough and why they need to be kept so cold
There are two new COVID-19 vaccines that appear to be more than 90% effective. But what are these vaccines, and how are they different from those used previously?
Nov. 18, 2020 • ~8 min
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Why we didn't get a vaccine by Election Day – but why we may get one soon
With COVID-19 cases soaring across the US and worldwide, the need for a vaccine could not be greater. With some half-dozen vaccines in phase 3 trials, why wasn't one ready before Election Day?
Nov. 10, 2020 • ~9 min
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Video: An infectious disease expert explains the results from Moderna's latest vaccine trials
The results from the phase 1 trial are a promising first step in showing that the mRNA vaccine is a viable candidate, but there are unanswered questions and it is still early in the process.
July 17, 2020 • ~8 min
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An infectious disease expert explains the results from Moderna's latest vaccine trials
The results from the phase 1 trial are a promising first step in showing that the mRNA vaccine is a viable candidate, but there are unanswered questions and it is still early in the process.
July 17, 2020 • ~8 min
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