Nov 4, 2025 · Two types of COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for use in the United States: mRNA vaccines (Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech) and a protein subunit vaccine (Novavax).

mRNA vaccines have been demonstrated to be safe and effective against COVID-19, many other mRNA vaccines are in the pipeline, including a recently approved RSV mRNA vaccine

Dec 24, 2025 · An mRNA vaccine gives cells instructions for how to make the S protein found on the surface of the COVID-19 virus. The vaccine shot sends the mRNA into the muscle.

Dec 10, 2025 · The first mRNA vaccines approved for human use were the COVID-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer -BioNTech and Moderna in 2020.

May 8, 2025 · How do mRNA vaccines work? Right now, there are three FDA-approved vaccines available that use mRNA, two for Covid-19 and one for R.S.V., or respiratory syncytial virus, in older …

May 20, 2025 · First introduced in December 2020, the original COVID mRNA vaccines from both Pfizer and Moderna protected against the original SARS-CoV-2 virus. They have been replaced multiple …

Aug 30, 2021 · mRNA vaccines are safe and cannot alter your DNA, and you cannot get COVID-19 from the vaccine. mRNA vaccines may seem to have arrived quickly, but this technology is built on …

In December 2020, Pfizer–BioNTech and Moderna obtained authorization for their mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines.

6 days ago · This target trial emulation study aimed to estimate the long-term vaccine effectiveness (VE) of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines targeting the KP.2 Omicron variant within the Veterans Health ...

Nov 4, 2025 · The 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people ages 6 months and older based on individual-based decision-making (also known as shared clinical decision making). The …