What We Know About Moderna’s Coronavirus Vaccine and How It Differs From Pfizer’s
December 17, 2020
Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine candidate is similar to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that was authorized and shipped out to the first Americans earlier this week.
But there are a few key differences. Most importantly, Moderna’s vaccine can be stored in normal freezers and does not require a super-cold transportation network, making it more accessible for smaller facilities and local communities.
Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine candidate is similar to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that was authorized and shipped out to the first Americans earlier this week.
But there are a few key differences. Most importantly, Moderna’s vaccine can be stored in normal freezers and does not require a super-cold transportation network, making it more accessible for smaller facilities and local communities.
The US Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory committee meets Thursday to review whether to recommend emergency use authorization for Moderna’s vaccine, with the FDA’s decision expected by Friday.
Here’s a look at what we know about the Moderna vaccine and how it compares to Pfizer’s….