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Old 12-09-22, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Polaris OBark
Are you sure about that?

I know they are working on one, but as far as I am aware, the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine was the first (and currently only) example of an mRNA vaccine to be commercialized.

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I tried to find the information forms I got with the vaccine, but I must have tossed them. I remember while reading it while waiting to get the shot it said 'm-RNA' on the form. I asked the pharmacist about it, she said its been out a few years and is proving to be about 90% effective whereas the older 'Zoster' vaccine is about 65% effective. She also mentioned it can have side effects similar to the COVID vaccine so don't be surprised about a mild reaction (I did feel a little sick after both shots). After seeing my brother suffer with shingles for a few weeks I'm glad I got the shots.
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