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Commentary: Booster shots will likely be needed even if a COVID-19 vaccine is ready – CNA
Most viruses produce a long-lasting memory in a person’s immune system, but this is not always the case, says an observer.
BRIGHTON, England: 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?
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