Covid Vaccine update

Today, Moderna applied for FDA Emergency Use Authorization for its COVID vaccine. Pfizer applied for theirs a couple weeks ago.

As a healthcare professional, this is extremely exciting. 🩺 Not only have these vaccine trials shown promising results (both with over 94% efficacy preventing COVID and, in Moderna's case, 100% effective against severe disease), but among approximately 75,000 participants in total, neither trial revealed any serious safety concerns. 👏🏼

In general, vaccines work by "revving" up your immune system so that it is ready to fight disease before it overwhelms your body. The main side effects can include fatigue, muscle pain, headache, and fevers (all signs that your immune system is working), but are transient and - in my book - far less dangerous and worrisome than COVID itself.

It really feels like Christmas is on its way. 🎄 I cannot think of a greater gift this year than health, safety, and peace of mind. 🎁

#liveVICTORIOUS✌🏼 #doctormom #saferathome #hcw4science