FAQ: New COVID Omicron Boosters

FAQ: New COVID Omicron Boosters

Sept. 12, 2022 — New COVID boosters that target the fast-spreading Omicron strains of the virus are rolling out this week, with the CDC recommending these so-called bivalent mRNA shots for Americans 12 and older. Here are answers to frequently asked questions about the shots produced by Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech, based on information provided by … Read more

‘Self-Boosting’ Vaccines Could Be Immunizations of the Future

‘Self-Boosting’ Vaccines Could Be Immunizations of the Future

Aug. 4, 2022 – Most vaccines don’t come as one-shot deals. You need a series of boosters to step up your immunity to COVID-19, tetanus, and other infectious threats over time. That can mean multiple visits with a health care provider, costing you time and sometimes money. But what if you could receive just one … Read more

Moderna produces more antibodies in the blood after getting the second dose than Pfizer: Study

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Moderna vaccine produces more antibodies in the blood after getting the second dose than Pfizer, reveals study (Reuters Photo) Covid-19 vaccination: The recent study shows that antibody levels in recipients of the Moderna vaccine were comparatively higher than in those recipients of the Pfizer vaccine. The findings were published recently in JAMA Network Open and … Read more