Open in App
  • Local
  • U.S.
  • Election
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Education
  • Real Estate
  • Newsletter
  • COVID-19 Updates

    Moderna says booster shot likely needed before winter

    2021-08-05

    https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4RCWXN_0bIyCW6S00

    By Hanna Park

    (CAMBRIDGE, Mass.) Moderna said Thursday that it expects a third dose of its coronavirus vaccine will be necessary before the winter, citing that protection from the shot will fade over time, The Hill reports.

    The biotech firm confirmed that its vaccine maintained 93% efficacy six months after the second dose but said that a booster shot will likely still be needed before the winter.

    "We are pleased that our COVID-19 vaccine is showing durable efficacy of 93% through six months but recognize that the Delta variant is a significant new threat, so we must remain vigilant," Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said in a statement.

    "Given this intersection, we believe dose 3 booster will likely be necessary prior to the winter season," the company said.

    The 93% efficacy after six months announced by Moderna is a promising sign and compares to the 84% efficacy reported by the Pfizer vaccine.

    While there is strong data for six months, the company warned that the rise of the delta variant will cause an "increase of breakthrough infections in vaccinated individuals."

    Expand All
    Comments / 147
    Add a Comment
    r45a
    2022-04-12
    Never ending
    blip.. the alien
    2022-04-11
    IF YOUR STILL GETTING BOOSTERS, YOU HAVE LEARNED NOTHING, LISTENED TO NOTHING, NOR READ ANYTHING! YOU DESERVE WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN TO YOU. !! PRAY.....
    View all comments
    YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
    Local News newsLocal News
    Total Apex Sports & Entertainment21 days ago
    Robert Russell Shaneyfelt10 days ago
    Robert Russell Shaneyfelt3 days ago

    Comments / 0