Novavax is just as effective, but far less likely to cause fevers and fatigue.

Summary

The Novavax Covid vaccine offers an effective alternative to mRNA vaccines, with fewer side effects.

Unlike the Pfizer and Moderna shots, which commonly cause fatigue, fever, and headaches, Novavax is based on older vaccine technology and results in milder, shorter-lasting reactions.

mRNA vaccines dominated early due to rapid development, but Novavax offers comparable Covid prevention effectiveness, with studies suggesting longer-lasting antibody responses.

Despite these advantages, Novavax remains underutilized, largely due to timing and misconceptions about its efficacy. Experts encourage considering it as an equal option.

  • Waldowal@lemmy.world
    21·
    2 days ago

    If it’s a traditional vaccine, I wonder if they’ll see the same issues with blood clots as the J&J vaccine.

    • catloaf@lemm.eeEnglish
      91·
      1 day ago

      It’s traditional in the sense that it uses viral particles, but it’s not the same kind as J&J. That one uses the host’s own cells to produce the bad mRNA that triggers the immune response. Novavax uses fragments of the COVID virus itself.