Vaccine Flashcards

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4 pros of mRNA vaccines

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Gives immunity before pathogen exposure
Effective for vulnerable populations
Faster to develop
Robust induction of antibodies and T cell activation

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4 cons of mRNA vaccines

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Short protection duration
Can potentiate chronic inflammatory responses
Loss of efficacy due to mutations
Adverse effects

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Example of short protection duration of mRNA vaccines

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COVID vaccine only gives 6 months protection

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Example of mRNA vaccination efficacy loss due to mutation

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COVID 19 Spike 51 protein mutated

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Example of robust induction of immunity from mRNA vaccine

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Fast induction of IgM and IgG from COVID vaccine
Also CD4 and 8 induction

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