Positives of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

Long Island NY

08 March, 2021

3:36 PM

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Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Sayville on the Positives of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine A COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson is the third vaccine approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. While you may have heard that it's not as effective at preventing COVID-19 infection like the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, there are several reasons to be excited about this vaccine and medical professionals say you shouldn't hesitate to get it. Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Sayville has a look at the positive news resulting from this latest vaccine to hit the market. 1. It's Still Extremely Effective Studies showed that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was 72% effective at preventing illness, which is lower than the 95% by the other two vaccines. The Johnson & Johnson clinical trials, however, were done when variants from the United Kingdom and South Africa started circulating, and data has shown that the other two vaccines offer lower protection from those strains as well. But even at 72%, that's still a very high success rate. The 2020 version of the flu vaccine, for example, was only 45% effective. And there were no reports of hospitalizations or deaths in anyone who had the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. 2. Milder Side Effects You've probably heard the stories of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines having side effects like fever, chills, body aches, and fatigue, especially after the second shot. Trials showed that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had milder side effects than its predecessors. 3. Easier Distribution The Johnson & Johnson vaccine only requires one dose, so more people will be able to be vaccinated more quickly. This vaccine also doesn't have as strict storage rules as the other two, as it can be stored at normal refrigerator temperatures for up to three months. To learn more about Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Sayville and all of the services they offer, visit http://www.sayvilleluxor.com/.