Covid-19 vaccination explained

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The development of vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 virus (Covid-19) in some cases involves the use of novel technologies. This web portal answers important questions about the Covid-19 vaccines. It introduces the different types of vaccines and explains how they work. It also describes the development and approval of vaccines in Switzerland. The information is regularly updated.

Last update: 10.02.2025

mRNA vaccines
What is an mRNA? How do mRNA vaccines work? Is mRNA technology new? Find the answers here.
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Vector vaccines
How do vector vaccines work? How effective are they? Which ones are already licensed in Switzerland? Find the answers here.
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Protein vaccines
How do vector vaccines work? How effective are they? Which ones are already licensed in Switzerland? Find the answers here.
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Development & approval
How do vaccines work? How could the Covid-19 vaccines be developed so rapidly? Find the answers here.
Image: Anne Seeger

Contact

SCNAT
Forum for Genetic Research
House of Academies
PO Box
3001 Bern
Switzerland

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mRNA vaccines

Vector vaccines

Protein vaccines

Development & approval

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