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COVID-19 Resources

Guide focusing on resources to gain additional information regarding COVID-19.

mRNA & Vaccines Explained

Highlights: 

  • mRNA stands for messenger ribonucleic acid.
  • mRNA vaccines do not use the live virus that causes COVID-19.
  • mRNA never enters the nucleus of the cell, which is where our DNA (genetic material) is kept.
  • The cell breaks down and gets rid of the mRNA soon after it is finished using the instructions.

Sources & additional information: 

Infographic about mRNA and COVID vaccines.

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Selected Vaccine Videos

Where to Find Vaccine Resources

Registration | Homebound Residents

Send an email to homeboundvaccine@em.myflorida.com 

Last updated on Jul 1, 2025 2:19 PM