The head of Pfizer leaves no doubt: the fourth dose of the vaccine is essential

A fourth dose of the vaccine will be needed to help fend off the next wave of COVID-19 — says Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla. He also announced that the company is working on a vaccine that would protect against all variants of COVID-19 for a year.

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla on Sunday 13 March in an interview with CBS said that the adoption of the third dose of the vaccine against COVID-19 it is an effective protection that allows to prevent hospitalization and deaths. However, the third dose is not a good protection against the infection itself and does not last long against the Omicron. That’s why he needed a fourth dose for now, he said.

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Currently, anyone 12 years of age and older who received a second dose of Pfizer vaccine at least five months ago can receive a third dose. Some moderately or severely immunocompromised people who have received three doses of the vaccine may also receive a fourth dose.

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A vaccine for all variants?

Albert Bourla also added: “Many variants are coming and Omikron was the first to skillfully avoid the immune protection we provide” — he said in an interview with CBS. Additionally, Pfizer and Moderna are developing a vaccine to target only the Omikron variant.

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Bourla also said Pfizer wants to create a vaccine that will protect against Omicron and all other variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The preparation would provide immunity to COVID-19 throughout the year. According to Bourla, it would allow a return to life from before the pandemic.

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