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Maybe it's not about a few percentage points but about it being a legit alternative. A few days ago it looked like Pfizer is in position to milk the market and
by bluecalm 6y ago
Maybe it's not about a few percentage points but about it being a legit alternative. A few days ago it looked like Pfizer is in position to milk the market and now there is competition.
- jgidey 6y ago> Moderna's vaccine appears to be easier to store as it remains stable at minus 20C for up to six months and can be kept in a standard fridge for up to a month. Pfizer's vaccine needs ultra-cold storage at around minus 75C, but it can be kept in the fridge for five days. I think this is a big difference. I don't know if many hospitals and clinics, especially ones in remote locations, can have cold storage the Pfizer vaccine requires
- Nbox9 6y agoIt was common knowledge that Moderna’s vaccine was releasing efficiency results this week, and that the technology used to provide protection was very similar to Pfizer’s.
- philk10 6y agoAlso the MRNA seems easier to distribute as it doesn't need such a low temperature as Pfizer