Fourth shot delivers twice the protection against Covid-19, says study

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It also offers ‘at least three times the protection from severe illness’, but is not sufficient at preventing Omicron infection

A fourth vaccine dose for older adults leaves them better protected against coronavirus infection than peers who received three shots, a study released by Israel’s health ministry found.

The preliminary analysis compares data from about 400,000 people aged 60 and over who received a fourth dose in January and some 600,000 people in the same age group who got three doses, with the third shot administered four months or more previously. ..A subscription gives you full digital access to all Sunday Times content.Registered on the BusinessLIVE, Business Day or Financial Mail websites? Sign in with the same details.

 

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