Moderna Vaccine is an mRNA Type, Know the Side Effects and Eligibility

Kapanlagi.com - Covid-19 vaccination is said to be one of the ways to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic. There are various types of Covid-19 vaccines used by various countries, one of which is the Moderna vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is a type of vaccine known as mRNA or messenger RNA.

The Moderna vaccine is one of the types of vaccines that has arrived in Indonesia. This type of vaccine is known to have been developed since early 2020 by a pharmaceutical company in the United States. In addition to being used as a booster vaccine or third dose vaccine for healthcare workers, the Moderna vaccine can now be used by the general public.

Recently, Indonesia has received 8 million doses of the Moderna vaccine from the Covax Facility. However, there are requirements that need to be met if you want to use the Moderna vaccine. Not everyone may be eligible to receive the Moderna vaccine.

That is why, below will be discussed about the Moderna vaccine along with its side effects and eligibility. Let's directly read the explanation of the Moderna vaccine, the side effects, and the requirements that have been summarized by kapanlagi.com from various sources.

1. What is the Moderna Vaccine?

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Covid-19 vaccination is still being carried out to form group immunity. That's why vaccination is said to be one of the ways to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic. There are various types of vaccines that we currently know, including Sinovac, AstraZeneca, Coronavac, Sinopharm, Pfizer, Novavax, and Moderna.

Each vaccine has different characteristics, both in terms of basic ingredients, country of manufacture, and clinical trials. Speaking of the Moderna vaccine, this type of vaccine is also known as mRNA-1273 or messenger RNA vaccine. According to alodokter.com, the Moderna vaccine is an American-made vaccine that uses genetic virus (mRNA).

The way the Moderna vaccine works is by producing proteins in the body known as spike proteins. These proteins are known to have a shape similar to the Covid-19 virus protein. So the body will produce antibodies that can fight against these proteins in order to fight against the Covid-19 virus. The efficacy of the Moderna vaccine is known to be able to reach 94.1 percent.

2. Requirements for Moderna Vaccine Recipients

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Just like other types of COVID-19 vaccines, the Moderna vaccine also undergoes clinical trials. These clinical trials will help determine who meets the criteria to receive the Moderna vaccine. Below are the requirements for Moderna vaccine recipients.

The requirements for Moderna vaccine recipients are known to be for individuals above 18 years old. This means that the Moderna vaccine cannot be given to children under the age of 18. As for pregnant or breastfeeding women, it is not yet known whether they can receive the Moderna vaccine.

In addition, there are also requirements for Moderna vaccine recipients who are unable to use the AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines. These vaccines are prioritized for individuals with autoimmune disorders, cancer patients, kidney failure patients, and other comorbidities.

The Moderna vaccine is administered through two doses of 0.5 ml each. The interval between the first and second doses is approximately one month.

3. Side Effects of Moderna Vaccine

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Similar to other COVID-19 vaccines, Moderna vaccine also has side effects. Because there are several side effects of Moderna vaccine that can be felt by recipients. However, each recipient of the Moderna vaccine may have different side effects. Here is a review of the side effects of the Moderna vaccine.

- Fatigue.

- Dizziness.

- Pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site.

- Headache.

- Muscle pain.

- Joint pain

- Chills.

- Nausea and vomiting.

- Fever.

4. Considerations Before Receiving the Moderna Vaccine

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After understanding the explanation of the Moderna vaccine along with its requirements and recipients, there are also several important points to consider. The important things before receiving the vaccine are as follows:

- Moderna vaccine is for individuals above 18 years old.

- Inform the doctor if you have allergies, especially to the contents of the Moderna vaccine.

- The body is in a healthy condition, without fever or being confirmed positive for COVID-19.

- If you have comorbidities or have blood disorders, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, cancer, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, lung disease, kidney disease, joint inflammation, or gastrointestinal disease, immediately inform the doctor.

- Inform the doctor if you are taking immunosuppressant drugs, undergoing dialysis or organ transplantation.

- Inform the doctor if you have received other types of COVID-19 vaccines, are breastfeeding, pregnant, planning pregnancy, consuming certain medications, or other supplements and herbal products.

- If you experience side effects or allergies to the Moderna vaccine, contact your doctor immediately.

So that's all about the Moderna vaccine along with its side effects and requirements for recipients. Consultation with a doctor can be done before using the Moderna vaccine, especially if you have comorbidities or other underlying conditions.

Source: alodokter.com, Kompas.com

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