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- Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax): This is also an mRNA vaccine. It works in the same way as the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is also given as two shots, 28 days apart.
- Novavax COVID-19 vaccine (Nuvaxovid): This is a protein subunit vaccine. Protein subunit vaccines contain pieces of the virus that have been weakened or inactive. This helps the body develop immunity to the virus. The Novavax vaccine is given as two shots, 21 days apart.
- J&J COVID-19 vaccine (Janssen): This is a viral vector vaccine. Viral vector vaccines use a weakened virus to deliver genetic material from the COVID-19 virus into the body. This helps the body develop immunity to the virus. The J&J vaccine is given as one shot.
- Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine (BBIBP-CorV): This is an inactivated virus vaccine. Inactivated virus vaccines contain viruses that have been killed. This helps the body develop immunity to the virus. The Sinopharm vaccine is given as two shots, 21 days apart.
- Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine (CoronaVac): This is also an inactivated virus vaccine. It works in the same way as the Sinopharm vaccine. The Sinovac vaccine is given as two shots, 28 days apart.
These are just some of the COVID-19 vaccines that are currently available. There are many other vaccines in development, and new vaccines are being approved all the time. It is important to talk to your doctor about which vaccine is right for you.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind about COVID-19 vaccines:
- All of the COVID-19 vaccines that are currently available are safe and effective.
- The vaccines are effective at preventing serious illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19.
- The vaccines are also effective at preventing the spread of COVID-19.
- The vaccines are recommended for everyone 5 years of age and older.
- The vaccines are safe for pregnant women and breastfeeding women.
- The vaccines are free of charge in most countries.