Spikevax vaccine
Spikevax is a vaccine for preventing COVID-19
Spikevax contains a molecule called messenger RNA (mRNA) with instructions for producing a protein from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Spikevax does not contain the virus itself and cannot cause COVID-19.
How does Spikevax works?
Spikevax works by preparing the body to defend itself against COVID-19. It contains a molecule called mRNA which has instructions for making the spike protein. This is a protein on the surface of the SARS-CoV-2 virus which the virus needs to enter the body’s cells.
When a person is given the vaccine, some of their cells will read the mRNA instructions and temporarily produce the spike protein. The person’s immune system will then recognise this protein as foreign and produce antibodies and activate T cells (white blood cells) to attack it.
If, later on, the person comes into contact with SARS-CoV-2 virus, their immune system will recognise it and be ready to defend the body against it.
The mRNA from the vaccine does not stay in the body but is broken down shortly after vaccination.
source: EMA
- PRAC finds no causal link between Comirnaty and Spikevax mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and autoimmune hepatitis
- Pharmacovigilance risk assessment committee: Spikevax and Comirnaty mRNA vaccines
- EMA recommends approval of Spikevax for children aged 6 to 11
- Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine SPIKEVAX receives full FDA approval
- EMA: vaccine Moderna approved for children aged 12 to 17 in EU
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