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Will the vaccine give me COVID-19?
No, the vaccine will not give you COVID-19. COVD-19 vaccines do not use the live COVID-19 virus.
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What is the difference between an mRNA and a viral vector vaccine?
Both mRNA and viral vector vaccines contain instructions that teach our cells how to create "spike proteins", which is the protein found on the surface of the virus that causes COVID-19.
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What ingredients are in the COVID-19 vaccines?
All currently authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and reduce your risk of severe illness.
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What are the differences between the different COVID-19 vaccines available?
There are differences between the vaccine types, but all three vaccines currently authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are highly effective based on trials.
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