Wondering why vaccine dosage doesn’t change for people of different sizes? Or why Pfizer and Moderna have different amounts of mRNA? This post answers some of your big questions about how vaccine dosage works!
All of the current COVID-19 vaccines have undergone dose-finding studies in their clinical development. This ensures that the vaccine doses are safe and effective. Swipe to learn more!
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Wondering why vaccine dosage doesn’t change for people of different sizes? Or why Pfizer and Moderna have different amounts of mRNA?
This thread answers some of your big questions about how vaccine dosage works!#ScienceUpFirst
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