Will we need new shots because of the omicron variant or any other future strains? Here's what we know right now.
The vaccines are polyclonal, which means they’re able to attack the virus from multiple angles and are well-equipped to handle mutations.a third dose of the original shot
Chise, who has gained popularity on Twitter by sharing vaccine research and insights, said a booster dose of the original vaccine has been “We’re in a good position to respond and really, the question is: Is a new variant going to arise that has that capacity to really escape from our vaccine-mediated immunity?” Blish said.whether a new version of their shots is needed in light of omicron, and both companies have said one could be available next year if scientists determine it’s necessary.
Chise guesses that scientists probably won’t be releasing tweaked shots targeting new variants anytime soon, but will most likely focus on improving the vaccines we already have .