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  • Spikevax
    Mnexspike
  • Spikevax
    Mnexspike

  • Summary of Spikevax vs. Mnexspike

    Summary for mRNA vaccine
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    Spikevax (Moderna COVID-19 vaccine) is an mRNA vaccine. It's used to prevent infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. Spikevax is FDA approved for people ages 65 years and older. It's also approved for people ages 6 months to 64 years with at least one risk factor for serious problems from COVID. This vaccine is given by a healthcare professional as an injection into the muscle. Most people only need 1 dose of the updated Spikevax booster shot for the year, except for babies who've never been vaccinated before. Side effects include pain at the injection site, muscle pain, and tiredness.

    Summary for mRNA vaccine
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    MNEXSPIKE (Moderna COVID-19 vaccine) is an mRNA vaccine. It's a newer vaccine that helps prevent infection from COVID-19. MNEXSPIKE is FDA approved for people 65 years and older. It's also approved for people 12 to 64 years old with at least one health condition that raises their risk for severe COVID. This vaccine is given as an injection into the muscle. Most people only need 1 dose of MNEXSPIKE each year. Common side effects are injection site reactions, headache, and feeling tired.

  • Indications of Spikevax vs. Mnexspike

    Indications for
    •Prevention of COVID-19 infection in people 65 years of age and older
    •Prevention of COVID-19 infection in people between 6 months and 64 years old with at least one condition that puts them at high risk of serious problems from illness
    Indications for
    •Prevention of COVID-19 infection in people 65 years and older
    •Prevention of COVID-19 infection in people 12 to 64 years old with at least one risk factor that makes them more likely to have serious problems from COVID

  • Pros and Cons of Spikevax vs. Mnexspike

    Pros and Const for mRNA vaccine
    Pros
    •Usually need just 1 updated shot each year
    •Approved for older adults and certain people 6 months and older
    Cons
    •Doesn't guarantee that you won't get COVID (but helps prevent you from getting seriously sick)
    •Often causes temporary pain at the injection site, muscle pain, and tiredness
    Pros and Const for mRNA vaccine
    Pros
    •Approved for older adults and certain people 12 years and older
    •Usually need just 1 shot each year
    •Uses a lower dose of mRNA than Spikevax
    Cons
    •Doesn't guarantee that you won't get COVID (but helps prevent you from getting seriously sick)
    •Must be given by a healthcare professional as an injection into the muscle
    •Can cause temporary injection site reactions, muscle pain, and tiredness

  • Common Side Effects of Spikevax vs. Mnexspike

    Common Side Effects for
    •Pain at the injection site
    •Feeling tired
    •Headache
    •Muscle pain
    •Joint pain
    •Chills
    •Swelling or tenderness of lymph nodes in the armpit of the injected arm
    Common Side Effects for
    •Pain at the injection site
    •Feeling tired
    •Headache
    •Muscle pain
    •Joint pain
    •Chills
    •Nausea or vomiting
    •Swelling or tenderness of lymph nodes in the armpit of the injected arm

  • Warnings of Spikevax vs. Mnexspike

    Common Side Effects for
    •Heart inflammation (swelling)
    •Possible fainting after vaccination
    •Lowered response to Spikevax in people with a weakened immune system
    Common Side Effects for
    •Heart inflammation (swelling)
    •Possible fainting after vaccination
    •Lowered response to MNEXSPIKE in people with a weakened immune system

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