Moderna and Pfizer both revealed promising results this month for the mRNA vaccine candidates both companies are developing. (Peter Hamlin / The Associated Press)
Moderna and Pfizer both revealed promising results this month for the mRNA vaccine candidates both companies are developing. (Peter Hamlin / The Associated Press)
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When Pfizer, Moderna vaccines could be available, and the genetic science behind how they work

The two vaccines for coronavirus reported to be than 90% effective use mRNA, a technique that introduces a foreign element into the human body to get the immune system working against the virus. Here are answers to when the vaccine will be available and the priority for who will get it.

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