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Re:Ignoring WHO call, major nations stick to vaccine booster... by bingohbangoh on Thursday August 05, 2021 @11:43AM (#28075307)
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?

Re:Ignoring WHO call, major nations stick to vaccine booster... by testplzignore on Thursday August 05, 2021 @11:59AM (#28075554)
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.

Re:Ignoring WHO call, major nations stick to vaccine booster... by MurMan on Thursday August 05, 2021 @11:59AM (#28075556)
Both 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.