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More and more Poles who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 with two doses are already after the third dose, many of them will soon be able to take it. Most people stay on the same preparation, but American doctors argue that it is not necessary.
- Doctors urge those vaccinated with either two doses or one dose of the single dose vaccine to receive a booster dose
- After a few months, the level of antibodies in the body significantly decreases, so the vaccinated person may be at risk of infection
- American doctors argue that you can choose any preparation for the third dose
- Recent studies have shown that after administration of the Moderna vaccine, more antibodies are produced in the first period after vaccination compared to other preparations
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From November 2, 2021, all persons aged 18-49 in Poland can receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine six months after full vaccination. People aged 50+ can receive a booster dose from September 24, and from November 24 they receive a referral for it after five months.
Moderna or Pfizer? Which preparation should you choose?
Booster, i.e. a strengthening or booster dose, is administered to the vaccinated with two doses of Moderna or Pfizer vaccine and one dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
According to the data, most people who received booster doses in the US chose the same preparation as before. According to American scientists, it is not necessary, the vaccine can be changed. New research suggests that Moderna’s effects are slightly stronger than that of Pfizer’s.
“Honestly, I’m not sure there is a big difference between the two vaccines,” says Dr. William Moss of the International Vaccine Access Center at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
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Who do doctors recommend Moderna to?
However, recent research shows that the Moderna vaccine produces slightly higher levels of antibodies, but that doesn’t mean it will be better in the long run. However, this one additional protectionthat it provides in a short time may exceed that offered by Pfizer – experts argue.
New clinical data is emerging that suggest that Moderny’s vaccine works slightly better for the elderlythat are more susceptible to the severe effects of coronavirus infection and need a strong booster dose.
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One study published on December 1, 2021 found that from January to May (before the arrival of the Delta variant), the Moderna vaccine was associated with a 21% lower risk of a confirmed infection. and the risk of hospitalization lower by 41%. compared to the Pfizer vaccine.
In the latest study involving over 450 adults, Moderna’s vaccine produced the strongest antibody response right after the dose was administered, the Pfizer vaccine was slightly lower, and Johnson & Johnson came in third.
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What booster dose for those vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson?
People vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine are recommended a booster dose at any time, two months after the first injection. According to the registries, Americans who have vaccinated themselves with Johnson & Johnson are more likely to choose the Moderny vaccine for a booster dose.
Do you want to test your COVID-19 immunity after vaccination? Have you been infected and want to check your antibody levels? See the COVID-19 immunity test package, which you will perform at Diagnostics network points.
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