Mixing Covid vaccines offers strong immune protection – study

Oxford researchers say having AstraZeneca then Pfizer jabs is almost as potent as two shots of PfizerCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageHaving different Covid vaccines for first and second shots produces a strong immune response to the virus, according to research that will help improve the resilience of vaccine programmes around the world.Scientists in Oxford looked at the impact of a mix-and-match approach to vaccinations where people were given either the standard two shots of Oxford/AstraZeneca or Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, or a combination of the two.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 28, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample and Natalie Grover Tags: Coronavirus Infectious diseases Medical research Vaccines and immunisation Microbiology Science World news UK news Health Source Type: news