Fourth Covid jab can give higher immunity than initial booster, study finds

UK-based team finds antibodies peaked higher after fourth jab given after gap of more than six months than after thirdA fourth dose of a Covid vaccine can ramp up the body ’s immune defences beyond the peak achieved after a third dose, research suggests.A second booster – often a fourth dose of a Covid vaccine – is currently offered in theUK to those aged 75 or over, people living in care homes for older people, and those over the age of 12 who are immunosuppressed.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Vaccines and immunisation Omicron variant Medical research Coronavirus Health Science Infectious diseases Source Type: news