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COVID Vaccine – All You Need To Know

It’s been about a year since the COVID-19 pandemic started and it has certainly changed our lives. We started washing our hands more often, practicing safe social distancing, and wearing masks to protect not only ourselves, but also our loved ones and neighbors. Although the virus continues to wreak havoc in many communities, we have hope that, with continued mask diligence and the release of the COVID-19 vaccine, better days will come. What do I need to know about the vaccine? There are three FDA-approved COVID-19 Vaccines currently available in the United States. Pfizer, Moderna, and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson). The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have shown “effectiveness of about 95% in preventing COVID-19 disease in adults” and both vaccines …