AstraZeneca Vaccine

The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is a shot that helps protect against the coronavirus by teaching your immune system to recognize and fight the virus. It uses a harmless version of a common cold virus (a vector) from chimpanzees, modified to carry genetic instructions for the coronavirus spike protein. Once vaccinated, your body produces a response without getting sick, preparing your immune system for future exposure. It has undergone rigorous testing for safety and effectiveness and is used globally to reduce COVID-19 illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths.