Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

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Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, also known as BNT162b2 or Comirnaty, is a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is /ˈfaɪzər baɪoʊˈntɛk koʊvɪd naɪnˈtiːn væksiːn/.

Etymology

The name "Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine" is derived from the names of the pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNTech that developed the vaccine, and the disease it protects against, COVID-19.

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Description

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is an mRNA vaccine that works by introducing a small piece of the SARS-CoV-2 virus's genetic material into the body to stimulate an immune response. It was the first COVID-19 vaccine to be authorized for emergency use by the World Health Organization and various national regulatory bodies.

Efficacy

Clinical trials have shown the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19, particularly severe disease and hospitalization.

Side effects

Common side effects of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine include pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, and fever. Serious side effects are rare.

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