Pfizer-BioNTech And Moderna Covid-19 Vaccines: Here Are 5 Differences

Pfizer-BioNTech And Moderna Covid-19 Vaccines: Here Are 5 Differences

Yes, the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines do have many similarities. Yes, they are both mRNA vaccines. Yes, both recently received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Perhaps both may enjoy long walks on the beach as long as they are stored properly or at least may help people eventually better enjoy long walks on the beach. However, there are important differences between the two vaccines that may affect who can get each.

The two vaccines are supposed to work by the same mechanism. Both contain mRNA, which is not like mmmBop, but stands for messenger ribonucleic acid. Every living cell and microorganism has a collection of genetic material like deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or RNA that serve as the library of blueprints for making its protein parts. A cell or microorganism can then make copies of these blueprints or recipes the library in