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Building Spike Proteins
The mRNA leaves the nucleus, and the cell’s molecules read its sequence and begin assembling spike proteins.
Some of the spike proteins produced by the cell form spikes that migrate to its surface and stick out their tips. The vaccinated cells also break up some of the proteins into fragments, which they present on their surface. These protruding spikes and spike protein fragments can then be recognized by the immune system.
The adenovirus also provokes the immune system by switching on the cell’s alarm systems. The cell sends out warning signals to activate immune cells nearby. By raising this alarm, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine causes the immune system to react more strongly to the spike proteins.
Vaccine Timeline
January, 2020 Johnson & Johnson begins work on a coronavirus vaccine.
March Johnson & Johnson receives $456 million from the United States government to help develop and produce the vaccine.
July A Phase 1/2 trial begins. Unlike the clinical trials for other leading vaccines, the trial involves one dose, not two.
A dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Michael Ciaglo/Getty ImagesAugust The federal government agrees to pay Johnson & Johnson 800 billion for 100 million doses, if the vaccine is approved.
September Johnson & Johnson launches a Phase 3 trial.
Oct. 8 The European Union reaches a deal to obtain 200 million doses.
Oct. 12 The company pauses its Phase 3 trial to investigate an adverse reaction in a volunteer.
Oct. 23 The trial resumes.
Nov. 16 Johnson & Johnson announces a second Phase 3 trial to observe the effects of two doses of their vaccine, instead of just one.
Dec. 17 Johnson & Johnson announces its Phase 3 trial is fully enrolled, with around 45,000 participants.
January, 2021 Preliminary results from the Phase 3 trial are expected in January. The company is aiming to produce at least a billion doses this year.
Jan. 13 Johnson & Johnson expects to release trial results in as little as two weeks. But the company is falling behind on its original production schedule.
Feb. 27 The Food and Drug Administration authorizes the vaccine for emergency use.
March 2 Merck will help manufacture the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
April A plant in Baltimore run by Emergent BioSolutions ruined 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
When will it be available?
States already got their first batches of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine this week. In addition to the 4 million doses that shipped out Monday, the company is expected to have delivered a total of 20 million doses by the end of the month.
A deal between Johnson & Johnson and Merck was announced Tuesday to speed production of the single-dose vaccine. As was first reported by The Washington Post, the federal government brokered the partnership between the pharmaceutical giants after Biden administration officials learned that Johnson & Johnson had fallen behind on its manufacturing targets.
Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky said Monday on NBC's "TODAY" show that the company is aiming to distribute 100 million shots by the end of June and 1 billion by the end of the year.
Erika Edwards is a health and medical news writer and reporter for NBC News and "TODAY."
Denise Chow is a science and space reporter for NBC News.
Shots - Health News
Who should get the J&J vaccine?
The vaccine is authorized for people age 18 and older.
How long does it take for protection to kick in?
With all three vaccines, immunity builds over a few weeks after immunization. Data from Johnson & Johnson show that most vaccinated trial participants had a robust immune response 15 days after getting the shot, with significant protection reached by day 29.
Will I be as well protected against getting super sick with COVID-19 if I get the J&J shot as if I get a two-dose version from Pfizer or Moderna?
"When we look at the thing we probably care about most — making sure that we don't end up in the ICU or dying — the efficacy of the three vaccines is virtually identical," says Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, chair of the department of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco.
But you can't really compare those numbers head to head, says Pierre, because "these were different trials in different places at different times," and the strains of the coronavirus running around were likely somewhat different. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine was tested more recently, including in South Africa and Brazil, at a time when more contagious variants of the coronavirus were widely circulating in those countries. The Moderna and Pfizer clinical studies, meanwhile, were started earlier, before such variants had become widespread.
Directions
Lady Bird Johnson Park is on an island in the Potomac River near the Pentagon. While it is part of the District of Columbia, it is located much closer to the Virginia side of the river.
By Car
The entrance to Lady Bird Johnson Park can only be reached from the southbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
From the southbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, follow the sign to the Columbia Island Marina to turn right to enter the parking lot.
From I 395 south (the 14th Street Bridge), take exit 10C and merge onto the George Washington Memorial Parkway north. Exit left toward US 50 west/Memorial Bridge/Arlington Cemetery. Exit Memorial Circle onto VA 27 south (Washington Boulevard). Exit left and merge onto the George Washington Memorial Parkway south. Follow the sign to the Columbia Island Marina to turn right to enter the parking lot.
Parking is available at the Columbia Island Marina. A paved multi-use trail leads from the parking lot, through a tunnel under the parkway, to the Potomac River side of the park.
On Foot or by Bicycle
The Mount Vernon Trail passes through the park. Follow signs on the trail to pass underneath the parkway at the Humpback Bridge and into the parking lot.
Facilities
Restrooms, water fountains, and trash cans are located in the parking lot near the Columbia Island Marina.
Meals and snacks are available at the Columbia Island Marina.
Rules and Regulations
For a complete list of rules, please read the Laws & Policies.
