Close SCREENSHOTThe North Country Chamber of Commerce hosted a virtual panel titled âWhat we know about the vaccine in the North Countryâ Monday which featured local health experts.  featured By CARA CHAPMAN Press-Republican Dec 15, 2020 SCREENSHOTThe North Country Chamber of Commerce hosted a virtual panel titled âWhat we know about the vaccine in the North Countryâ Monday which featured local health experts.  PLATTSBURGH â Dr. Keith Collins understands why the novelty of messenger RNA (ribonucleic acid) vaccines, such as those put forth by Pfizer and Moderna to protect against COVID-19, make people nervous. âBut I will say to you: there is nothing to be afraid of because itâs a messenger RNA vaccine,â he said.