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On the next part of our #BAMUCOVID19Series, we will embark on the famous mRNA vaccine and other commonly used treatments!
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~ WHAT IS mRNA? ~
Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries the information that specifies a particular protein. Each three mRNA bases in a row form a genetic code word, or codon, that specifies a certain amino acid.
SOURCE: Ricki Lewis (2015) of HUMAN GENETICS: CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS
Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries the information that specifies a particular protein. Each three mRNA bases in a row form a genetic code word, or codon, that specifies a certain amino acid.
SOURCE: Ricki Lewis (2015) of HUMAN GENETICS: CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS
~ WHAT IS THE COVID-19 mRNA VACCINE ~
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines give instructions for our cells to make a harmless piece of what is called the “spike protein.” The spike protein is found on the surface of the virus that causes COVID-19.
SOURCE: CDC (2020)
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines give instructions for our cells to make a harmless piece of what is called the “spike protein.” The spike protein is found on the surface of the virus that causes COVID-19.
SOURCE: CDC (2020)
HOW DOES THE VACCINE WORK?
[part 1]
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are given in the upper arm muscle. Once the instructions (mRNA) are inside the immune cells, the cells use them to make the protein piece.
Source: CDC (2020)
![HOW DOES THE VACCINE WORK?[part 1]COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are given in the upper arm muscle. Once the instructions (mRNA) are inside the immune cells, the cells use them to make the protein piece.Source: CDC (2020)](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErxoXisUwAUGLvF.png "HOW DOES THE VACCINE WORK?[part 1]COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are given in the upper arm muscle. Once the instructions (mRNA) are inside the immune cells, the cells use them to make the protein piece.Source: CDC (2020)")
[part 1]
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are given in the upper arm muscle. Once the instructions (mRNA) are inside the immune cells, the cells use them to make the protein piece.
Source: CDC (2020)
HOW DOES THE VACCINE WORK?
[part 2]
After the protein piece is made, the cell breaks down the instructions and gets rid of them. Then the cell displays the protein piece on its surface.
Source: CDC (2020)
![HOW DOES THE VACCINE WORK?[part 2]After the protein piece is made, the cell breaks down the instructions and gets rid of them. Then the cell displays the protein piece on its surface. Source: CDC (2020)](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Erxoz9zUwAIB6WL.png "HOW DOES THE VACCINE WORK?[part 2]After the protein piece is made, the cell breaks down the instructions and gets rid of them. Then the cell displays the protein piece on its surface. Source: CDC (2020)")
[part 2]
After the protein piece is made, the cell breaks down the instructions and gets rid of them. Then the cell displays the protein piece on its surface.
Source: CDC (2020)
HOW DOES THE VACCINE WORK?
[part 3]
Our immune systems recognize that the protein doesn’t belong there and begin building an immune response and making antibodies, like what happens in natural infection against COVID-19.
Source: CDC (2020)
![HOW DOES THE VACCINE WORK?[part 3]Our immune systems recognize that the protein doesn’t belong there and begin building an immune response and making antibodies, like what happens in natural infection against COVID-19.Source: CDC (2020)](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErxpGQIU0AE1HK6.png "HOW DOES THE VACCINE WORK?[part 3]Our immune systems recognize that the protein doesn’t belong there and begin building an immune response and making antibodies, like what happens in natural infection against COVID-19.Source: CDC (2020)")
[part 3]
Our immune systems recognize that the protein doesn’t belong there and begin building an immune response and making antibodies, like what happens in natural infection against COVID-19.
Source: CDC (2020)
~ OTHER TREATMENTS ~
[Remdisivir - part 1]
An antiviral agent, is currently the only drug that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of COVID-19.
Source: NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines (2020)
![~ OTHER TREATMENTS ~[Remdisivir - part 1]An antiviral agent, is currently the only drug that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of COVID-19. Source: NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines (2020)](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErxpnawUYAEE5C6.jpg "~ OTHER TREATMENTS ~[Remdisivir - part 1]An antiviral agent, is currently the only drug that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of COVID-19. Source: NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines (2020)")
[Remdisivir - part 1]
An antiviral agent, is currently the only drug that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of COVID-19.
Source: NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines (2020)
~ OTHER TREATMENTS ~
[Remdisivir - part 2]
It is recommended for use in hospitalized patients who require supplemental oxygen. And it stops the viral replication as its mechanism of action.
Source: NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines (2020)
![~ OTHER TREATMENTS ~[Remdisivir - part 2]It is recommended for use in hospitalized patients who require supplemental oxygen. And it stops the viral replication as its mechanism of action.Source: NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines (2020)](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErxqtkUVcAMToaa.jpg "~ OTHER TREATMENTS ~[Remdisivir - part 2]It is recommended for use in hospitalized patients who require supplemental oxygen. And it stops the viral replication as its mechanism of action.Source: NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines (2020)")
[Remdisivir - part 2]
It is recommended for use in hospitalized patients who require supplemental oxygen. And it stops the viral replication as its mechanism of action.
Source: NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines (2020)
~ OTHER TREATMENTS ~
[Dexamethasone]
A corticosteroid that improves survival in hospitalized patients who require supplemental oxygen, with the greatest effect observed in patients who require mechanical ventilation.
Source: NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines (2020)
![~ OTHER TREATMENTS ~[Dexamethasone]A corticosteroid that improves survival in hospitalized patients who require supplemental oxygen, with the greatest effect observed in patients who require mechanical ventilation.Source: NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines (2020)](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErxrHoGUYAA4r4e.jpg "~ OTHER TREATMENTS ~[Dexamethasone]A corticosteroid that improves survival in hospitalized patients who require supplemental oxygen, with the greatest effect observed in patients who require mechanical ventilation.Source: NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines (2020)")
[Dexamethasone]
A corticosteroid that improves survival in hospitalized patients who require supplemental oxygen, with the greatest effect observed in patients who require mechanical ventilation.
Source: NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines (2020)
Here are some interesting additional sources that can also help debunk some of the common myths about the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine :)
https://www.tiktok.com/@drstellac/video/6914492572140489989?lang=en
https://fb.watch/2-JiWBPeBf/
https://www.tiktok.com/@drstellac/video/6914492572140489989?lang=en
https://fb.watch/2-JiWBPeBf/
