What is an mRNA vaccine and how does it work? – Dr. Mary Ramsay

Dr. Mary Ramsay is the head of Immunisation and Countermeasures Department and the National Immunisation Programme. This is No 16 of a set of 44 explainer videos about the COVID-19 vaccination programme. This video explains how an mRNA vaccine works, including what an mRNA vaccine contains and how this is taken up by the body’s cells to make a protein. The video also explains what happens after that protein is made and how it works like any other vaccine to stimulate the immune system into make a response, ensuring that you are protected against the virus. For more information on the vaccine visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronav... And if you are not yet eligible you can read: https://www.gov.uk/government/publica...