The threat of the Delta variant combined with people gathering indoors during winter were cited as reasons to get a third shot for increased immunity.
vaccine booster dose before the winter will provide better protection against new variants. The company also said it found booster shots of its vaccine produce a"robust" immune response against the Delta variant.
The company said it has been studying what form of booster shot would give the best ongoing protection. In its recent study, Moderna found a third shot of the original formulation showed strong antibody responses against COVID-19 variants of concern. Explaining the need for boosters, Moderna said it believes the continuing spread of the Delta variant combined with more people gathering indoors during the colder months will eventually"lead to an increase of breakthrough infections in vaccinated individuals."
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