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What Do We Actually Know About Omicron? Dr. David Agus Fills Us In On The Latest ScienceCovid expert and CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus makes his first visit to the show and briefs Stephen on the latest science surrounding the Omicron variant. Stick around for parts two and three of this conversation with Dr. Agus!
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Stephen Colbert: Guest Dr. David Agus Fills Us In On The Latest Science (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Dec 2021
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littlemissmartypants
(22,740 posts)1. Thank you. ❤
Rhiannon12866
(205,855 posts)2. You're more than welcome! He was an excellent and informative guest...
littlemissmartypants
(22,740 posts)3. Couldn't agree more! ❤
nuxvomica
(12,438 posts)4. That's the clearest explanation I've heard about boosters vs Omicron
That if the vaccine targets ten "spots" on the spike protein and Omicron has only three of those spots, more antibodies from boosters can still target at least those three spots effectively. Thanks for posting!
Rhiannon12866
(205,855 posts)6. Thanks!
I was glad to hear it too, I'm getting my booster today.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)5. Great info!
Ty for posting!
LW1977
(1,236 posts)7. I'll take him over Stephanie Miller's Dr.