DOH’s new guidelines cut COVID isolation, quarantine time for fully vaccinated
The company said it adds to the growing evidence that supports a third dose of its vaccine irrespective of the primary vaccination schedule.
“These important studies show that a third dose of Vaxzevria after two initial doses of the same vaccine, or after mRNA or inactivated vaccines, strongly boosts immunity against COVID-19,” Oxford Vaccine Group chief Andrew Pollard said in a statement.
A major British trial in December found that AstraZeneca’s shot increased antibodies when given as a booster after initial vaccination with its own shot or Pfizer’s, which is based on mRNA technology.
However, the study concluded that mRNA vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna gave the biggest boost to antibodies when given as a booster dose.Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy .For more news about the novel coronavirus click here.
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