Carl T. BergstromJul 6, 2023

Today a friend asked me what was up with #COVID vaccines. Why haven't we been encouraged to get further boosters?

The short answer is that there's a new version coming this fall that targets the now-prevalent XBB.1.5 strain that was not included in previous formulations.

My guess is that this will be made available, but not necessarily recommended, to all US adults. I will be getting it if it is available to me.

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2807145

This Fall’s COVID-19 Vaccine Will Target Omicron XBB Subvariants—Who Needs to Get It?

This Medical News story discusses the updated COVID-19 vaccines expected in the US this fall.

Show threadBrett Glass - WY7BG
@ct_bergstrom We haven't been encouraged to get further boosters because pols, stupidly believing that they'll SUFFER for reminding folks to protect their health, are scared to recommend this obvious and essential precaution. Myself, I'm eagerly awaiting another boost.
Jul 6, 2023 at 9:29amWeb