What are mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines?

Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 09/20/2021 07:00 AM EDT

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Greetings Veterans and Stakeholders,

A common question asked is what are mRNA COVID-19 vaccines?

mRNA vaccines, also known as messenger ribonucleic acid vaccines, are a new type of vaccine designed to protect against infectious diseases. Unlike traditional vaccines, which look to generate an immune response by placing a weakened or inactivated version or component of the germ into our bodies, mRNA vaccines instead teach our cells how to make a protein that triggers an immune response inside our bodies. That immune response produces antibodies to protect us from getting infected from the real coronavirus.

Veterans can call to schedule an appointment to receive your COIVID-19 vaccine or f you have further questions about the vaccine, please call 479-443-4301 ext. 67979.

As always, thank you for allowing VHSO to take care of all your medical needs.

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