Booster shots of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines lost some effectiveness after four months but did a good job of keeping people out of the hospital during the Omicron surge.
Booster shots of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines lost some effectiveness after four months but still did a good job of keeping people out of the hospital during the Omicron surge, a study shows.
The study was no surprise because previous research showed vaccine and booster effectiveness wanes over time, but it appears the booster effectiveness against the Delta variant was stronger than against Omicron, the CDC said. The highly transmissible Omicron variant now accounts for almost 100% of COVID cases in the United States.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
CDC finds booster protection wanes after 4 months, but UCSF doctor says immune response continuesUCSF researchers found that the vaccine effectiveness against hospitalization remained high at 78%, four months after the third dose. Even as there are COVID cases, Dr. Gandhi believes California is one month away from an endemic as it will get easier to manage the virus with the tools to control it.
Read more »
Musk Shows how They're Planning to Catch SuperHeavy Boosters - Universe TodaySpaceX’s entire business model is based on the reusability of its rockets. That business model has proven viable time and time again as boosters continue to land safely only to be reused later. But as the rockets they’re using get bigger and bigger, the harder and harder it will get for them to land directly … Continue reading 'Musk Shows how They’re Planning to Catch SuperHeavy Boosters'
Read more »
A rocket is still set to slam into the Moon next month — but it may not be from SpaceX after allIt’s most likely a leftover Chinese rocket booster.
Read more »
Heart-disease risk soars after COVID — even with a mild caseMassive study shows a long-term, substantial rise in risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, after a SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Read more »
Heart-disease risk soars after COVID — even with a mild caseMassive study shows a long-term, substantial rise in risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, after a SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Read more »
18th Annual Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump to benefit Akron-Canton Regional FoodbankLater this month, brave individuals will jump in the icy waters of Portage Lakes to show their support for a good cause—The Akron Canton Regional Foodbank.
Read more »