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Three studies offered fresh evidence that widely used vaccines will continue to protect people against the coronavirus for long periods

Tue, 2021-06-29 09:36 — mike kraft

Three scientific studies released on Monday offered fresh evidence that widely used vaccines will continue to protect people against the coronavirus for long periods, possibly for years, and can be adapted to fortify the immune system still further if needed.

Most people immunized with the mRNA vaccines may not need boosters, one study found, so long as the virus and its variants do not evolve much beyond their current forms — which is not guaranteed. Mix-and-match vaccination shows promise, a second study found, and booster shots of one widely used vaccine, if they are required, greatly enhance immunity, according to a third report.

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Trial of first coronavirus variant vaccine, Oxford/AstraZeneca, under way

Mon, 2021-06-28 19:14 — mike kraft

Covid-19 news: Trial of first coronavirus variant vaccine under way The latest coronavirus news updated every day including coronavirus cases, the latest news, features and interviews from New Scientist and essential information about the covid-19 pandemic Michael Le Page, Clare Wilson, Jessica Hamzelou, Sam Wong, Graham Lawton, Adam Vaughan, Conrad Quilty-Harper and Layal Liverpool New Scientist

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Some experts urge FDA to move more quickly to fully approve COVID-19 vaccines

Mon, 2021-06-28 11:51 — mike kraft

Calls rise for FDA to fully approve COVID-19 vaccines Calls are rising from some experts for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to move faster to fully approve the COVID-19 vaccines, in what could be a key step to address vaccine hesitancy. Peter Sullivan TheHill

Calls are rising from some experts for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to move faster to fully approve the COVID-19 vaccines, in what could be a key step to address vaccine hesitancy.

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Oxford vaccine produces strong immune response from booster shot - study

Mon, 2021-06-28 10:03 — mike kraft

Oxford vaccine produces strong immune response from booster shot - study A third shot of the Oxford-AstraZeneca (AZN.L) COVID-19 vaccine produces a strong immune response, researchers said on Monday, adding there was not yet evidence that such shots were needed, especially given shortages in some countries. Alistair Smout Reuters

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FDA adds warning about rare heart inflammation to Pfizer, Moderna COVID shot literature

Sat, 2021-06-26 20:32 — mike kraft

FDA adds warning about rare heart inflammation to Pfizer, Moderna COVID shots The U.S. drug regulator on Friday added a warning to the literature that accompanies Pfizer Inc (PFE.N)/BioNTech (22UAy.DE) and Moderna (MRNA.O) COVID vaccine shots to indicate the rare risk of heart inflammation after its use. Reuters Reuters

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Opinion: The mRNA Vaccines Are Extraordinary, but Novavax (although slower out the gate) Is Even Better

Fri, 2021-06-25 11:23 — mike kraft

The mRNA Vaccines Are Extraordinary, but Novavax Is Even Better Persistent hype around mRNA vaccine technology is now distracting us from other ways to end the pandemic. Hilda Bastian The Atlantic

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Explainer: There are at least 200 known cases of the Delta Plus coronavirus variant worldwide.

Fri, 2021-06-25 09:57 — mike kraft

What we know about the Delta Plus coronavirus variant A new and slightly changed version of the Delta coronavirus variant is spreading in a number of countries including the United Kingdom, United States and India, health officials say. Jessie Yeung, CNN CNN

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Researchers looking into possible benefits of people receiving two different coronavirus vaccines

Fri, 2021-06-25 09:41 — mike kraft

The most widely used coronavirus vaccines are designed as two-shot inoculations, and nearly everyone worldwide who has had both doses has received the same vaccine both times.

But that is changing, as more countries are allowing — and even, in some cases, encouraging — mix-and-match inoculation, with people receiving a first shot of one vaccine, and then a second shot of a different one. On Tuesday, Germany’s government revealed that Chancellor Angela Merkel had received two different shots, adding to the growing interest in the practice.

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COVID-19 Booster Issue" WHO estimates boosters may be needed yearly for the most vulnerable

Thu, 2021-06-24 15:41 — mike kraft

EXCLUSIVE WHO estimates COVID-19 boosters needed yearly for most vulnerable The World Health Organization (WHO) forecasts that people most vulnerable to COVID-19, such as the elderly, will need to get an annual vaccine booster to be protected against variants, an internal document seen by Reuters shows. Francesco Guarascio Reuters

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EU drug regulator encouraged by early data on mixing coronavirus vaccines

Thu, 2021-06-24 10:55 — mike kraft

EU drug regulator positive on early data on mixing coronavirus vaccines Due to how the approved vaccines all stimulate an immune response through the spike protein, the EMA believes there is good reason to believe that mixing vaccines is both safe and effective. POLITICO

The European Medicines Agency Wednesday said there are “good scientific grounds” to suggest that mixing COVID-19 vaccines is safe and effective.

That’s because, currently, all the approved vaccines work in a similar way — by stimulating an immune response to the viral spike protein, the EMA said in an email.

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