How to know if you need a COVID-19 booster shot & other questions answered
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What is a booster shot?
They are an additional shot of a vaccine to maintain protection from a disease. Booster shots are very common as immunity from a vaccine can wear off over time. Sometimes boosters are modified to enhance protection against emerging variants.
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Do I need to get a COVID-19 booster?
You need a booster only if you're immunocompromused. The FDA recommends a third dose only for those who are severely immunocompromised.
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Why aren't booster shots recommended for everyone yet?
Experts do not recommend a third dose because it is still unclear when a booster shot should be administered. Studies have shown that the authorised vaccines offer protection from emerging variants, indicating some degree of log-lasting immunity.
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How will I know if I need a booster?
The best way to know for sure would be to wait for an outbreak of COVID-19 amid vaccinated people. Studies are underway to understand the antibodies that different vaccines induce.
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Does my third dose need to match my first two?
Likely not. Studies show that mRNA vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna can be mixed with adenovirus-based vaccines like AstraZeneca.
(This article is syndicated by AP from The Conversation)
(This article is syndicated by AP from The Conversation)