Dr Purvi Parikh joins us to talk about the two available Covid-19 vaccines currently available. Dr Parikh and Dr G discuss the nitty-gritty of the two mRNA vaccines, the allergic reactions associated with them and more.
What we cover in this episode
- Understanding herd immunity.
- What are mRNA vaccines, how do they work and when did they first get developed.
- Can people with food allergies get the Covid-19 Vaccine?
- Could you be allergic to the protein that the mRNA is producing?
- The side effects of the Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine.
- Why you should get the Covid-19 Vaccine.
- Why the vaccine is in two does.
- Differences and similarities with data for Moderna and Pfizer/Biotech vaccines.
- What does the vaccine rollout look like?
- What are the other vaccines being developed?
- Why are people skeptical about vaccines?
- Can pregnant and lactating women get vaccinated?
- You can get the flu vaccine with an egg allergy.
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