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On February 28, 2021, the CDC approved the third vaccine for use against Covid-19. This vaccine, widely known as the Johnson and Johnson (J&J) vaccine, is being produced by Jansen Biotech.
Unlike the previously released Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, the J&J vaccine requires only a single dose and can be safely stored using routine refrigeration for several months. The J&J vaccine relies upon more traditional technology than the first two vaccines, using a harmless viral vector to deliver a piece of DNA of the signature spike protein of Covid-19 that then triggers an immune response.
All three authorized Covid-19 vaccines are safe and effective against disease, hospitalization and death. The J&J vaccine trial in the United States found the vaccine to be 75% effective in preventing moderate to severe/critical Covid-19 within the first 30 days after infection, with side effects similar to or even less than the other vaccines.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has expressed concern about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which was developed, tested and is produced from an abortion-derived cell line. These cells, which are grown from the original cells obtained years ago, have been used for a variety of biomedical research projects. No additional abortions were needed to produce the vaccine. For some this may be a reason to choose another vaccine option.
Recent evidence suggests that the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines may be less effective against the spreading South African variant but all three vaccines appear to be effective against the equally-concerning Brazilian variant.
The CDC, however, strongly recommends that patients receive whichever vaccine is available to them. The sooner we reach herd immunity the better, both for individuals who do not become infected and to help prevent the development of new strains of Covid-19 that may be more contagious and/or more deadly.
For more information, check these links:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/03/09/coronavirus-covid-live-updates-us/