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.

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@ct_bergstrom when that one comes out, are we finally going to be allowed to choose Novavax? Or are they still going to treat vaccines like printer cartridges, whatever brand you buy first you're stuck with for life?
Jul 6, 2023 at 1:30pmWeb