Difference between Moderna and Pfizer Vaccine

1. How immune are you after first Moderna or Pfizer shot?
2. Is the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine effective against the UK variant?
3. How long after the first Pfizer vaccine is the second?
4. How far apart are Pfizer vaccine doses?
5. Who is most at risk for COVID-19?
6. How long does the vaccine last?
7. How many have been vaccinated in UK?
8. Is there a vaccine for COVID-19 in Nigeria?
9. Are you immune to Covid after vaccine?
10. What happens if you miss your second Covid vaccine?
11. Can water transmit COVID-19?
12. How does COVID-19 spread?

How immune are you after first Moderna or Pfizer shot?

After you get a vaccine shot, it takes your immune system a few weeks to build up protection against the virus. Since Moderna and Pfizer's Covid vaccines require two doses, you only get partial immunity about two weeks after the first dose, and you get further immunity two weeks after the second dose.

Is the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine effective against the UK variant?

The COVID-19 vaccines on the market now have been shown to be highly effective against the B.1.1.7 variant that originated in the U.K., for example. But the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have been shown to be less effective at neutralizing the B.1.351 variant that originated in South Africa.

How long after the first Pfizer vaccine is the second?

For the Pfizer vaccine it's ideal to get it 21 days from the first shot. But it's OK to get it 4 days early or after. The CDC considers it valid up to 6 weeks from your first shot.

How far apart are Pfizer vaccine doses?

People are supposed to get two doses, three weeks apart.

Who is most at risk for COVID-19?

COVID-19 is often more severe in people 60+yrs or with health conditions like lung or heart disease, diabetes or conditions that affect their immune system.​

How long does the vaccine last?

How long will vaccine-supported inoculation last? Federal health authorities have not provided a definitive answer to this question. But based on clinical trials, experts do know that vaccine-induced immunity should last a minimum of about three months.

How many have been vaccinated in UK?

More than 5.6 million people have now been fully vaccinated with two doses in the UK, while 31.7 million have had a first dose.

Is there a vaccine for COVID-19 in Nigeria?

The arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine will enable the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) to commence the vaccination of Nigerians in priority groups, starting with frontline healthcare workers.

Are you immune to Covid after vaccine?

People can still catch the coronavirus more than two weeks after the second dose, but being fully vaccinated limits severe illness.

What happens if you miss your second Covid vaccine?

If you miss your second vaccine dose, you can receive it up to six weeks after the first dose, for both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Why must you wait an interval to get your second dose? The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends the doses be spaced apart based off of clinical trials.

Can water transmit COVID-19?

Although persistence in drinking-water is possible, there is no evidence from surrogate human coronaviruses that they are present in surface or groundwater sources or transmitted through contaminated drinking water.

How does COVID-19 spread?

COVID-19 is spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks. People can also be infected by touching a contaminated surface and then their eyes, mouth or nose.