Fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine provides additional boost in antibodies, Israeli study says

Israeli study: 4th dose of vaccine provides limited antibodies against omicron

Researchers released new preliminary data Monday suggesting that a fourth dose of either the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccines enhanced or increased the number of antibodies to levels higher than what has been seen following a third dose.

In December, Israel started trials for a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccines for healthy participants. It's the first study of its kind among healthy people receiving a fourth dose.Top health officials like White House medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci have already speculated that a fourth dose of an mRNA vaccine may be necessary in the months ahead.

Moderna's CEO said earlier this month that she expected researchers to recommend a fourth dose of her company's vaccine by the fall of 2022.

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