A study done in the U.K. at University Hospital Southhampton found that a third dose of the popular Covid vaccines was very useful.
The latest findings, published online in the Journal of Infection, show “strong immune responses” are still seen 84 days after third jabs, with five of the Covid-19 vaccines currently approved for use in the UK (AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, Janssen and Novavax vaccines). Of these vaccines, only three – Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca – have been used in the UK booster programme.
Although very high antibody levels may be useful to control a new variant spreading in society in the first few weeks after a booster jab, the longer-term protection against hospitalisation and death is perhaps the most important factor for future booster programmes.
For those of us who've had the third or booster shot, this is particularly good news. I also like the fact the findings were not subject to U.S. political influence.
If it turns out that we need another Covid booster this fall, along with the annual flu shot, I am one conservative who won't be crying wolf. We've tolerated the uncertainty of flu shots ever since they were approved, and the DrsC still get one every fall. Medicare picks up the tab and some serious protection is better than no protection.
