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Immunogenicity of a Third Dose of mRNA-1273 Vaccine Among Cancer Patients

Trial Status: complete

This study evaluates the immunogenicity of a third dose of mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna among cancer patients. Vaccines prepare the immune system to fight infection and prevent illness. Certain cells of the immune system produce antibodies (special proteins) that recognize viruses and prevent them from causing sickness. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the virus responsible for the COVID-19 infection. The Moderna mRNA-1273 vaccine is intended to boost the immune system to produce antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2. These antibodies may prevent patients from getting sick with the COVID-19 , after exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.