Pfizer and Moderna Are Testing a Third 'Booster' Dose for Their COVID-19 Vaccines

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https://www.prevention.com/health/a35644466/covid-19-vaccine-booster-shot/

Note: I've read J&J is as well!

Both companies are trying to stay ahead of new, highly infectious coronavirus variants.

an attempt to ensure the effectiveness of their COVID-19 vaccines against new variants of the novel coronavirus, both Pfizer and Moderna are testing a third booster shot of their respective two-dose vaccines.

On February 25, Pfizer announced that it is studying a third booster dose in some people who received their first dose of the vaccine more than six months ago. The company specifically stated that emerging and future variants of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, were the reason for the study. Pfizer also said that it is exploring the possibility of a new, “variant-specific vaccine” that would target B.1.351 (the highly infectious South African variant.

More at link.

[hlthe2b]

1. Whether or not we see annual or biennial vaccination booster programs

It is increasingly likely...

[SheltieLover]

2. I think so, too!

[UTUSN]

3. So it sounds like a *different* #3 instead of a repeat of #1 as was said before.

[SheltieLover]

4. Sounds like it!

Glad they are working on these boosters!

[Hugin]

5. Sure, why not?

Boost away.