Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, also known as BNT162b2 or Comirnaty, is a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is /ˈfaɪzər baɪoʊˈntɛk koʊvɪd naɪnˈtiːn væksiːn/.
Etymology
The name "Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine" is derived from the names of the pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNTech that developed the vaccine, and the disease it protects against, COVID-19.
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Description
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is an mRNA vaccine that works by introducing a small piece of the SARS-CoV-2 virus's genetic material into the body to stimulate an immune response. It was the first COVID-19 vaccine to be authorized for emergency use by the World Health Organization and various national regulatory bodies.
Efficacy
Clinical trials have shown the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19, particularly severe disease and hospitalization.
Side effects
Common side effects of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine include pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, and fever. Serious side effects are rare.
See also
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