Moderna vaccine is a vaccine to prevent infection with the SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 virus. Moderna vaccine or mRNA-1273 in development since January 2020 by Moderna and Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) in America.
Moderna vaccine is a type of mRNA vaccine (messenger RNA). This vaccine does not use an attenuated or killed virus, but uses components of the genetic material that make the immune system produce spike protein. The protein is part of the surface of the Corona virus.
Spike protein will trigger the immune system to produce antibodies that can protect the body when infected with the Corona virus.
Moderna's vaccine has been approved for emergency use to prevent COVID-19 infection in adults over the age of 18. From clinical trials that have been carried out, this vaccine shows an efficacy value, namely the protective effect against COVID-19, of 94.1%.
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What is Moderna Vaccine
| group | Prescription drugs |
| Category | COVID-19 Vaccine |
| Benefit | Prevents infection with the SARS-CoV-2 . virus |
| Used by | Mature |
| Moderna vaccine for pregnant and lactating women | Moderna vaccine can be given to pregnant and lactating women. For pregnant women, it can be given starting from the gestational age of over 12 weeks and at the latest 33 weeks of gestation. |
| Drug form | Inject |
Warning Before Receiving Moderna Vaccines
There are several things you should pay attention to before receiving the Moderna vaccine, including:
- Tell your doctor about any allergies you have. Moderna vaccine should not be given to people who are allergic to the ingredients in this vaccine.
- The Moderna vaccine is for healthy adults over the age of 18. The effectiveness and safety of this vaccine is not known for children under 18 years of age.
- Moderna vaccine is not recommended to be given to people who have a fever or suffer from COVID-19.
- Tell your doctor if you have a weakened immune system or are taking immunosuppressant medications.
- Tell your doctor if you have or are currently suffering from a blood disorder, heart disease, autoimmune disease, diabetes, cancer, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, lung disease, kidney disease, arthritis, or digestive tract disease.
- Tell your doctor if you are on dialysis or have recently had an organ transplant.
- Tell your doctor if you have received any other COVID-19 vaccines.
- Moderna vaccine can be given to pregnant and lactating women. For pregnant women, it can be started at 12 weeks of gestation and no later than 33 weeks, under the supervision of a doctor.
- Tell your doctor about any medicines you are taking, including supplements and herbal products.
- See your doctor immediately if you experience an allergic reaction after receiving the Moderna vaccine.
Moderna Vaccine Dosage and Schedule
Moderna vaccine will be given directly by the doctor. The dosage is 0.5 ml. Injections were carried out 2 times with a distance of 28 days. This vaccine will be injected into the muscle (intramuscular / IM).
In Indonesia, the Moderna vaccine has also been used as a vaccine booster or a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine, but only in certain groups.
How to Give Moderna Vaccines
The Moderna vaccine will be given directly by a doctor or medical officer under the supervision of a doctor. The vaccine will be injected into the muscle (intramuscular / IM).
The area of the skin to be injected with the vaccine should be cleaned thoroughly alcoholswab before and after injection. Disposable syringes that have been used will be thrown into thesafety box without closing the needle.
To anticipate the occurrence of serious post-immunization co-occurrence (AEFI), vaccine recipients will be asked to stay at the vaccination service center for 30 minutes after being vaccinated.
AEFIs are complaints or medical conditions that can occur after vaccination, including side effects and allergic reactions to vaccines.
Interaction of Moderna Vaccines with Other Drugs
It is not known with certainty the interaction effects that can occur if the Moderna vaccine is used with other medicines. Tell your doctor if you are taking medications that weaken the immune system (immunosuppressants), certain supplements, or herbal products.
Side Effects and Dangers of Moderna Vaccines
Some of the side effects that can occur after receiving the Moderna vaccine are:
- Pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Muscle ache
- Joint pain
- Shivering
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fever
To relieve the symptoms of the side effects of the vaccine, you can take fever and pain relievers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. However, do an examination to the doctor if the complaint does not go away or gets worse. Immediately see a doctor if you experience an allergic reaction after vaccination.
