Pfizer & Oxford Vaccine: What do we Know?
The Oxford/Astrazeneca vaccine was released today in the United Kingdom. The first dose of the Oxford/Astrazeneca will provide approximately 70%-90% protection within three weeks. The second dose will still be needed to extend the protection of the vaccine for the best efficacy. The Pfizer vaccine's first dose has been estimated to provide about 52% protection and about 72% with the second dose. The Pfizer vaccine will cost between $5-$30 and likely be free to most Americans. The price of the Oxford/Astrazeneca vaccine will likely be approximately $3 a vaccine. According to Matt Hancock, health secretary, Oxford/Astrazeneca vaccinations will start on January 4th, 2021 in the United Kingdom. This vaccine will be easier to distribute because it can be kept at normal temperature. Approximately 2 million people will need to be…




