Covid-19 roundup: Scientists find long-lasting results from mRNA vaccines; AstraZeneca back on track for vaccine deliveries
While discussions surrounding Covid-19 vaccines among leaders in the pharmaceutical industry have revolved around the near-certain need for boosters, scientists reported that the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines may protect against the virus for years.
The findings were published in Nature on Monday and add to the theory that those who have been immunized with mRNA vaccines might not need boosters, depending on the severity of the mutations of the virus. The study didn’t examine J&J’s vaccine.
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