Health
A coronavirus vaccine may require boosters. Here’s what that means – The Jakarta Post – Jakarta Post
In the case of this vaccine, regular (perhaps annual) boosters would probably be needed to help to ensure people keep their immune memory.
In the global race to contain the coronavirus pandemic, there is hopeful news on the vaccine front, with a number of potential candidates being developed and some promising early results. Based on what we know so far, it currently seems likely that most potential vaccines designed to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 will require boosters, perhaps regularly. Why is this?
When an infectious agent enters the body, the immune system will notice this and create a memory, so …
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