Will COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot Restore Full Immunity? Wait For Answer Almost Over
Executive Summary
ACIP will discuss possible boosters for immunocompromised people next week. Pfizer’s head of vaccine R&D and BioNTech co-founder and CEO discuss whether neutralizing antibodies are necessary for protection against SARS-CoV-2, indication in children, and the low and high points of their collaboration at Stat summit.
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