82 reactions · 28 shares | In 2020, an mRNA vaccine platform was approved for mass use for the first time to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how the mRNA vaccine platform works and how we know it’s safe: https://youtu.be/aPSEgC-x0QI | UChicago Medicine | Facebook

Wonder how mRNA vaccines work? Here’s a quick explainer ⬇️ | World Health Organization (WHO)

Animation showing how the mRNA vaccine against Covid-19 works. The new vaccine, BNT162b2, has been developed by Pfizer/BioNTech. It uses a strand of messenger RNA genetic material (blue) based on that in the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19. This is injected into the body encased in lipid nanoparticles, which allow it to be taken up by the body's cells. The mRNA is read by the cells, causing them to produce a mutated version of the viral spike protein (pink). The mutation has been designed

119K views · 2.7K reactions | The new mRNA COVID vaccine uses established research to create a safe and effective defense against coronavirus. | Harvard University | Facebook