The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is inching closer to distribution and people are understandably excited (and also a bit confused). The one-dose vaccine would be the third to become available in the United States, along with the Pfizer and Moderna options.
The Johnson & Johnson option differs from Pfizer and Moderna in a few key ways. Watch the video above for Q&A with ABC7 News correspondent Dr. Alok Patel, or keep reading below for everything you need to know about the rollout.
How is the Johnson & Johnson vaccine different from Pfizer and Moderna s vaccines?
Perhaps the most significant difference is that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a single dose, while the other two approved so far need two doses to be fully effective.