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What's the guidance on booster shots? How often are we to get them? Example: I got vaccinated in June, fairly late. Am I to get a booster shot now? Will the bo
by bingohbangoh 5y ago
What's the guidance on booster shots? How often are we to get them?
Example: I got vaccinated in June, fairly late. Am I to get a booster shot now? Will the booster shots be the same vaccine formula as the original?
- testplzignore 5y agohttps://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/05/moderna-covid-vaccine-booster-produces-robust-response-against-delta.html https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/05/moderna-covid-vaccine-booste... has some details released by Moderna this morning. Important bit: In a phase two trial, Moderna is testing a 50-microgram dose of three vaccine booster candidates in previously vaccinated individuals. The booster shots produced a promising immune response against three variants, including delta, with antibody levels approaching those seen in previously unvaccinated people who received two 100-microgram doses, the company said. I'm interested to know if just getting another dose of the original vaccine has any effect. If so, I'd love to get it now.
- MurMan 5y agoBoth Pfizer and Moderna have stated that boosters will be needed this Fall. Pfizer says that immunity drops from 96% to 84% at the six month point. The good news is that the vaccine continues to protect against severe disease due to its effects on T-cells and memory B-cells.