While Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said on Sunday that a fourth shot is necessary to counter waning protection against omicron, Moderna’s president doesn’t agree, saying another dose is probably only needed to protect the elderly and immunocompromised.
“For those who are immune-compromised, those who are older adults, over the age of 50 or at least 65, we want to strongly recommend and encourage [a fourth shot], the same way we do with flu vaccines,” Moderna President Stephen Hoge said.
He noted that for some people, COVID has a much higher risk of being deadly, and those people should probably be getting another dose.
“For those who have cancer, COVID can actually be a life-threatening disease, even post-vaccination. I don’t think you want to mess around with that,” he said.
The rest of the public, however, should get to decide whether they want to get another jab.
“Is it necessary? I think that’s a strong word. I think it will provide a benefit to anyone who gets it,” Hoge said.
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I guess they are not as money hungry as pfizer.
Moderna original dosage was higher and waiting period between doses was 4 rather than 3 weeks (which is now understood as better), so it is probably gave somewhat more protection. The question is not whether people need “4th” dose, but what is recommended period between doses. As it is clear that covid will be going around and antibodies decrees in 6-12 months, people will be encountering either vaccine or disease at some time. So, guessing, somewhere 6-12 months is probably safe period between doses (unless you prefer virus).
With existing CVs, kids encounter them maybe 10+ times (but maybe different ones) until it becomes “just a flu”, so same number might be needed for covid
to anonymous12, haha yeh or not yet! Maybe they want a little time to get their 4th ready & then “well maybe a 4th isn’t so bad after all”!