Update (23Sep2021):
To those hesitant to take the vaccine, maybe seeing videos of the manufacturing process will help. The links below show how Pfizer’s and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines are manufactured.
Pfizer:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/health/pfizer-coronavirus-vaccine.html
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lR4YcpUV29qVkGlnMEzxuqHt4UQg1kRN/view?usp=sharing
Moderna – manufactured by Catalent:
https://youtu.be/aTXMg7dDM-4
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I recently completed Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. I only had a sore arm from the 1st shot and mild symptoms of chills and body ache after the 2nd shot. For the majority, the vaccine is nothing to be afraid of. Just take it easy and pay attention to your body for about 24 hours after getting your shot(s).
For those who are hesitant to get vaccinated or want to learn more about various vaccines offered, this interactive page developed by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine is fairly comprehensive (https://vac-lshtm.shinyapps.io/ncov_vaccine_landscape/#). I found the site’s review tab helpful for safety and efficacy data. They also have a page for frequently asked questions.
What a ridiculous year it has been. However, the end of the pandemic is near…
