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Moderna Covid-19 mRNA vaccine

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A vaccine developed using mRNA technology to prevent Covid-19, to which Kizzmekia Corbett made central contributions, representing a significant African American contribution to modern medical advancement.

AP course connection

Topic 4.20: 4.20 Science, Medicine, and Technology in Black Communities

Unit 4

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