Home » Business » Booster shot from AstraZeneca works against omikron variant Booster shot from AstraZeneca works against omikron variant December 23, 2021 by world today news – © REUTERS – A study by the University of Oxford shows that the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus booster shot works against the omikron variant of the coronavirus. The pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca reports this in a press release on Thursday. Three shots of the vaccine generate a comparable amount of antibodies against the omikron variant as two shots against the delta variant. – mtmSource: BELGIAN Today at 09:40— ALSO READ. How sick do we get from booster shots, what determines whether we don’t feel well and who suffers from side effects? A booster shot significantly increases the amount of antibodies against the omikron variant, the new lab research shows. Two shots of the AstraZeneca vaccine already protect against the variant, but less than against the other variants. The study analyzed blood samples from test subjects who had been infected with Covid-19, had received two shots, had received a booster shot or had previously been infected with another variant. 41 test subjects had received a booster shot. The antibody levels of the subjects who received a booster shot were higher than those of the subjects who were previously infected with the alpha, beta or delta variant or the original strain of coronavirus and recovered. One month after the booster injection, the blood serums of the test subjects neutralized the omikron variant to a similar extent as blood serums of test subjects with two injections eliminated the delta variant. “It is very encouraging to see that current vaccines have the potential to protect against the omikron variant after a booster shot. These results support the use of the booster dose as part of national vaccination strategies, in particular to limit the spread of variants of concern, including the omikron variant,” said Professor Sir John Bell of the University of Oxford. — . Related posts:Understanding Homeowners Insurance: Including Coverage for Heat PumpsG7 Weekly Economic Calendar for September 19thPolish ex-Prime Minister Tusk drives 57 kilometers too fast and has lost his driver's licenseHyundai Stargazer X: A Compact Car with Futuristic Design, Spacious Concept, and Simple Technology f... Derrick Rose (New York Knicks) had ankle surgery and was out for at least two months Latest Specifications and Prices for Oppo A95 December 2021: Beautiful Smartphone with Snapdragon 662 Specs, 13 GB RAM Leave a Comment Cancel replyCommentName Email Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Search for: