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Mar 4, 2024 · The Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax COVID vaccines can all be used to keep you and your family up to date with your vaccinations. These vaccines initially targeted the original strain of the virus, but updated versions are now available. These updated shots target an Omicron subvariant called XBB.1.5.
May 23, 2022 · A small study has found that booster doses of existing COVID-19 vaccines provide good protection against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 and its most common subvariant. What you need to know.
Jul 8, 2022 · The FDA recently voted in favor of Omicron-adapted booster shots to have stronger immunity against the circulating and emerging variants. Pfizer and Moderna have developed different kinds of Omicron-adapted booster candidates that elicit a higher immune response against Omicron subvariants.
- Carla Delgado
Apr 25, 2022 · Moderna has said its updated COVID-19 vaccine booster protects better against several SARS-CoV-2 variants, including Omicron. The booster was designed to target two variants—the original...
Nov 1, 2022 · Do we expect the new booster will still work against the latest omicron subvariants circulating? The virus continues to evolve rapidly — every couple of months we see new variants or subvariants emerge.
- Rachel Nania
Oct 21, 2022 · The new booster is designed to protect against the original strain and Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5. Both Pfizer and Moderna’s bivalent boosters are the same dose size as the previous version. Pfizer’s vaccine for ages 12 and up contains 30 micrograms of antigen, while Moderna’s contains 50 micrograms.
Sep 13, 2023 · Life Kit. The new COVID boosters are coming: Here's what you need to know. September 13, 20235:01 AM ET. By. Maria Godoy. , Rob Stein. , Jane Greenhalgh. 16-Minute Listen. Enlarge this image....
