Moderna Finds ‘Robust Antibody Response’ in Omicron-Specific Booster

Moderna Finds ‘Robust Antibody Response’ in Omicron-Specific Booster

June 8, 2022 — Take that, Omicron. Results of a trial looking at a combination COVID-19 vaccine booster reveals a “robust antibody response” against the Omicron variant, vaccine manufacturer Moderna announced Wednesday. The neutralizing antibody response was eight times greater at 1 month following a 50-mcg dose with the booster containing both the original mRNA-1273 … Read more

Moderna Warns of ‘Material Drop’ in Vaccine Efficacy Against Omicron

Nov. 30, 2021 — The Moderna CEO says existing COVID-19 vaccines will likely be less effective against the new Omicron variant. “There is no world, I think, where [the effectiveness] is the same level … we had with Delta,” Stephane Bancel told the Financial Times. “I think it’s going to be a material drop,” he … Read more