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A third dose of the vaccine protects against the Omikron variant, according to new laboratory studies in the US. This was confirmed by Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief health adviser to the US.
- The Omikron variant is spreading rapidly around the world and more countries are preparing for the wave of disease
- The latest research cited by President’s advisor Joe Biden shows that taking a booster dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines provides effective protection against the dangerous effects of infection with the new variant of COVID-19
- “If you are not vaccinated, get vaccinated, especially with Omikron, if you are fully vaccinated, get a booster dose” – advises Dr. Anthony Fauci. As he adds, there is no need to create a special vaccine for the Omikron variant at the moment
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Omicron (a new variant of COVID-19) caused a stir among experts who feared that the vaccines on the market might be insufficient to fight the new strain of coronavirus.
Three days ago, Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, said it was too early to fully define the ramifications of a new strain that is spreading around the world.
Dr. Fauci: Looks like Omicron is not that dangerous
However, on Wednesday, December 15, Dr. Fauci admitted that new laboratory studies confirmed the effectiveness of the vaccines in the case of Omikron as well.
Efficacy increases with the administration of the third dose
Research conducted by the American Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases shows that while the antibody response was negligible after two doses, people who took the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine significantly increased the number of antibodies that could cope with Omikron.
«The message remains clear: if you are not vaccinated, get vaccinated, and especially with Omikron, if you are fully vaccinated seek a booster dose»Said Dr. Fauci, quoted by The New York Times.
The newspaper also cites research by British experts. They show that two doses of the Pfizer vaccine were 40 percent. effective against Omicron. However, this effectiveness increased to 80% with the administration of the third injection.
How does the vaccine protect against Omicron?
Previous research on the Pfizer vaccine, conducted in various laboratories around the world, showed that the immune response of Omikron may be lower compared to other variants.
Pfizera is effective in protecting the unvaccinated. «A key tool to contain a pandemic»
New American research, cited by Dr. Fauci, suggests that vaccines on the market protect against Omicron, especially after the third dose.
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- Record of new infections in Great Britain. Most in 11 months
- New COVID-19 infection map. A disastrous situation all over Europe
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