1 Shot Or 2 Shots? 'The Vaccine That's Available To You — Get That'
As the newest coronavirus vaccine makes its debut, the American public has a new set of deliberations before walking into their vaccine clinic — go with the new arrival or stick with the two vaccines that have already gone into the arms of more than 50 million Americans?
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has a few distinct advantages: only one shot is required and it can hold up in a refrigerator for several months.
Most importantly, the J&J version does very well at keeping people from getting hospitalized and dying. It's 85% effective against severe forms of the disease, which rivals both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.
But there's also concern that another topline result may skew perceptions about the shot.
The J&J prevents 66% of coronavirus infections, a finding that comes from a
