A closer look | Comparing the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines

With news that Moderna will get the green light for its COVID-19 vaccine this week and Pfizer's already put to work, you should know the differences and similarities between the two shots. Both vaccines have overlaps, and both have some differences. Both require you to get two doses, and both have had clinical trials show they are effective at providing immunity from the virus no matter your race or gender. Both use MRNA, meaning they don't have the virus in them, and both are up to 95% effective. Download the We Are Iowa app: https://weareiowa.com/app Subscribe to Local 5's "5 Things to Know" newsletter: https://weareiowa.com/email 'Like' Local 5 on Facebook:   / weareiowa   Follow Local 5 on Twitter:   / weareiowa5news   Follow Local 5 on Instagram:   / weareiowa