High doses of vitamin C under study for treating COVID-19 may benefit some populations, but investigators exploring its potential in aging say key factors in effectiveness include levels of the natural transporter needed ...
Nov 11, 2020
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Amid reports of waning COVID-19 immunity, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to officially approve a third dose of messengerRNA vaccines for the general public. Moderna and Pfizer are mRNA vaccines.
Aug 26, 2021
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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Both of my parents have been vaccinated for COVID-19. The doctor told my mom she is eligible for a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, but my dad is not eligible for a booster now. Can you explain who needs ...
Sep 17, 2021
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The original vaccinations for COVID-19 induce potent antibodies that protect against SARS-CoV-2.
Feb 15, 2023
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Questions about COVID-19 vaccine boosters—like who is eligible and how to choose one—have dominated scientific discussions, news headlines, and dinner-table conversations recently, but the practice of giving our immune ...
Nov 22, 2021
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If we are ever to return to some semblance of normality, then the world's population needs to be immune to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. But with so many different vaccines in production, questions are undoubtedly ...
Dec 8, 2020
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A coronavirus booster shot provides a better immune response against COVID-19 than a single vaccine dose. mRNA boosters are the most effective upon receiving Janssen. These are the results of a collaborative study between ...
Jan 24, 2022
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If it's been six months since you got the second COVID vaccine dose, it's time to book in for your booster shot. This will provide additional protection against COVID, including the new Omicron variant.
Dec 9, 2021
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Cancers are notorious for secreting chemicals that confuse the immune system and thwarting biological defenses.
Jul 15, 2012
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With yet another COVID-19 booster available for vulnerable populations in the U.S., many people find themselves wondering what the end game will be.
Apr 18, 2022
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