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Vaccines can address coronavirus variants, WHO says – SBS News
World Health Organisation emergencies chief Mike Ryan says coronavirus vaccines will likely be adapted if they lose their effectiveness against mutations.
It should be possible to adapt coronavirus vaccines quickly if they lose their effectiveness against mutations, World Health Organisation emergencies chief Mike Ryan says.
“Have a look at influenza. We change the vaccine composition twice a year – for the northern and southern hemisphere – and we’re able to issue vaccines very, very quickly to combat the predominant flu strains,” Ryan said during a social media question and answer session.
“There’s no reason, even down the line, if this virus evolves…
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