Here's a breakdown on how the new variant impacts immunity, whether from the original vaccinations, boosters or a natural infection.
, suggesting that immunity is holding up very well. But what about boosters? And what happens if you only have two shots? Here’s everything to know so far:Data on whether and how vaccine booster shots can protect generally healthy people from omicron, compared with the initial vaccine doses alone, is sparse. But very preliminary evidence suggests a third dose may restore waning antibody levels, so people’s chances of getting even a mild or asymptomatic infection are slim.
“We know that when people receive a booster, it greatly increases the amount of antibodies they have circulating in their blood, which are able to inactivate the virus.”Scientists are looking into whether a booster shot adds protection against omicron infection, and we should have more data in the coming weeks. Pfizer released new study findings via
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