There are currently two approved vaccines, with many more on the horizon. In both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, you must get two shots in the upper arm. Here are some additional details about each vaccine:

Moderna

• 94% effective
• 2 shots, 28 days apart
• Recommended for ages 18+

Pfizer-BioNtech

• 95% effective
• 2 shots, 21 days apart
• Recommended for ages 16+

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