Novavax is just as effective, but far less likely to cause fevers and fatigue.

Summary

The Novavax Covid vaccine offers an effective alternative to mRNA vaccines, with fewer side effects.

Unlike the Pfizer and Moderna shots, which commonly cause fatigue, fever, and headaches, Novavax is based on older vaccine technology and results in milder, shorter-lasting reactions.

mRNA vaccines dominated early due to rapid development, but Novavax offers comparable Covid prevention effectiveness, with studies suggesting longer-lasting antibody responses.

Despite these advantages, Novavax remains underutilized, largely due to timing and misconceptions about its efficacy. Experts encourage considering it as an equal option.

  • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
    442·
    1 month ago

    And all those dumbfucks who refuse to take mRNA vaccines and claim that’s the problem should have no problem with this, right? Right?

    • zoostation@lemmy.world
      8·
      1 month ago

      Yes, the same conservatives who always complain about government red tape keeping anything from getting done and who also were offended by the government cutting through red tape and getting something done quickly when it was important.

    • indomara@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 month ago

      Yup. My husband and I were in the Novavax trial here in Australia, and the doctor at the trial said she was surprised more people weren’t interested, since its not an mRNA vaccine…

  • _haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    83·
    1 month ago

    I’ve never had side effects from any vaccine except a little bit of soreness for a day and not dying from preventable diseases. I wonder how many antivaxxers are really just afraid of shots and refuse to admit it.

    • RBWells@lemmy.world
      4·
      1 month ago

      I got an 8 day migraine after the second COVID shot. Nothing with the first and never anything from the flu shot. Nothing from COVID booster after that but this year I got the flu & COVID booster together, never doing that again, 4 day migraine.

    • jj4211@lemmy.world
      2·
      1 month ago

      I had the mRNA vaccine and every booster. Every time the next day I had a fever of like 102 to 103, and massive soreness and fatigue. I always dreaded but always got the shot (on Fridays to avoid screwing over work). Figured it was worth the trouble for limiting it to a single day with no respiratory involvement.

      My dad also had a similar reaction. No one else I knew had even a mild inconvenience. Some of us just have very very aggressive immune systems with the mRNA I suppose.

      Because of this, the last time I got a shot I went with this novavax thing. The pharmacy didn’t even offer it as a choice online but had some text telling you to verbally request it if you want it.

      So I went with it and had a more normal vaccine reaction, no big deal.

      I think I read the efficacy was maybe a little lower, but still pretty effective.

      My dad had stopped getting the vaccine because it was so bad, so this is good news for the few of us that have bad reactions, and we do exist.

      • _haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        1·
        1 month ago

        Damn, that sucks but it still sounds less bad than actually getting sick. Hopefully this new booster makes it better for you guys.

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
      2·
      1 month ago

      I got a COVID and flu shot the same day a few years ago and felt super sick for about 48 hours. Like I actually had the flu. I staggered them for a while, but I decided to do it again this year and it wasn’t an issue. 🤷‍♂️

    • Waldowal@lemmy.world
      21·
      1 month ago

      If it’s a traditional vaccine, I wonder if they’ll see the same issues with blood clots as the J&J vaccine.

  • thebigslime@lemmy.world
    5·
    1 month ago

    My dad gets this due to an allergy to a preservative/carrier agent in thr mRNA vaccines. It is hard to find.