Pfizer is a pharmaceutical company that has developed a vaccine to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The vaccine works by using messenger RNA (mRNA) technology to teach the body’s cells how to recognize and fight off the virus.
Principle of Pfizer Vaccine
The Pfizer vaccine is a two-dose vaccine that uses messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. mRNA is a type of genetic material found in all cells. The Pfizer vaccine is designed to send a message to the body’s cells to tell them to make a harmless protein that is found on the surface of the novel coronavirus. This harmless protein triggers an immune response in the body, which helps the body recognize and fight off the virus if it is ever exposed to it.
How the Pfizer Vaccine Works
The Pfizer vaccine is given in two doses, three weeks apart. The first dose contains the mRNA that teaches the body’s cells how to make the harmless protein, and the second dose helps to reinforce the immune response. After the second dose, the body’s immune system will learn to recognize and fight off the virus if it is ever exposed to it.
The Pfizer vaccine is over 90% effective in preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus, and it can provide long-term protection from the virus. It is also safe and well tolerated, with no significant side effects reported.