Booster Shot

Pfizer's COVID-19 booster shot is safe, 95.6 percent effective against virus in patients 16 years and older

Several countries have already approved Covid-19 booster shots to increase immunity in people who have already been vaccinated, but whose protection may have dipped after several months, per some studies.

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The vaccines offer strong protection against serious illness but US health officials now recommend boosters for some people at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

US begins booster shot drive for a chosen few, who is eligible for the third COVID-19 vaccine?

People 18 to 49 who got their Pfizer shots at least six months ago with risky health problems can consider the booster based on their individual benefits and risks.

Two Johnson & Johnson doses provide 75 percent protection against COVID symptoms, finds official trial

The CDC said it expects a second dose of the J&J vaccine will be required, but that it needs more data before making a firm recommendation.

Rich countries with abundant vaccine supplies should refrain from administering booster shot till years: WHO chief

“We don’t want any more promises. We just want the vaccines,” the WHO chief said.

Explained: India's stance on booster shots, possible third wave and new vaccines being launched

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is opposed to the widespread use of boosters for healthy people, as there is a need to get doses to poorer countries.

Several nations will begin to administer COVID-19 booster shots from September to people with health issues

Experts agree that a third shot is warranted for people with compromised immune systems, who may not have mounted a strong immune response to the initial doses.

Pfizer-BioNtech submit data to health authorities for approval of third COVID-19 vaccine

The companies plan to submit the same information to European authorities in the coming weeks.

CDC advises third COVID-19 vaccine shot for people who are immunocompromised

A CDC official said people who qualify for a third dose should ideally take the vaccine they already received, but that they could take the other two-dose vaccine if necessary.

Coronavirus pandemic: Govt considering another package after 15 April to minimise impact, says report

There have been discussions about a package but nothing has been finalised yet, the official said, adding that the idea is to revive consumption, "so some measures might be needed."