Last week, the CDC together with the FDA greenlit for emergency authorization a new Covid-19 vaccine, expanding the vaccine options. And it is the forth vaccine approved in the United States.
The vaccine is produced by Novavax, based in Maryland. The vaccine is approved for those 18 and older. And it requires two shots given several weeks apart.
The four vaccines are similar in that they teach the body to recognize and attack the virus that causes Covid-19.
But the vaccines were developed with different technologies. The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines utilize a new technology, that is mRNA-based. While the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and the Novavax are made through a more traditional process.
And the new Covid-19 vaccine is an important step in fighting the pandemic.
Covid-19 is a vaccine-preventable disease. And now everyone 6 months and older in the United States is eligible for it. Vaccines are safe. And they are effective.
How to get Vaccinated
There are many options. And many drug stores, Walmart and others provide it. And at no cost. Here are some methods: