Here's what the science says.
Despite all of this, as SELF previously reported, only 67% of the eligible population is fully vaccinated , according to theWhat this new research means for the future of vaccines is still unclear.
But vaccine makers are also currently preparing for the latter possibility. Earlier this week Pfizer and BioNTech announced that they'd begun a clinical trial of an, which is already in production. And Moderna announced yesterday that they've begun their own phase two clinical trial of an omicron vaccine. “We are reassured by the antibody persistence against omicron at six months after the currently authorized 50 μg booster of mRNA-1273.
So what does this all mean for your vaccine status? The research is clear: Getting vaccinated is an important way to protect yourself against a severe case of COVID—getting boosted is an even better way, and may offer more protection against getting even a mild case.
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