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We are preparing to enter our third summerwith the coronavirus. And while many people can plan in the coming months as if the pandemic was over, Covid is far from finished with us. In fact, the cases are increasing: according to the centers for disease control and prevention (CDC), the number of new cases cobeed in the United Statesincreased by 8% last week. The country still notes nearly 110,000 new infections each day, with more and more communities experiencing moderate to high viral transmission.

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The high number of cases daily cocovated at the moment probably includes a good amount ofRevolutionary infections and reinfections, because Omicron and its subvariants are more likely to bypass the protection offered by our current coastal vaccines and our previous infection. In this spirit, vaccine manufacturers have worked in the past six months on new and revised coastal vaccine formulas. On June 8, Moderna published results on herThoster Bivalent Councilor Update, revealing that the company provides for "more sustainable protection against concern variants" with this updated vaccine.

CEO of ModernaStéphane Bancel said that the company makes this vaccine its "main candidate for an autumn booster 2022", because the first data showed that this booster targeted by omicron produced 1.75 times more neutralizing antibodies against the omicron variant than its current vaccine. According to Bancel, Moderna will request the authorization of the Food and Drug Administration of the United States (FDA) for this booster and hopes to have it of the public at the end of the summer.

Pfizer should also have a updated boosterAvailable from Like fall,Monica GandhiMD, an expert in infectious diseases at the University of California in San Francisco, recently told Bloomberg. It will probably be an important development in the fight against Covid, because the Biden administration recently revealed that it was preparing for a potential fall or winter increase thatcould infect 100 million Americans Later this year, according toThe New York Times.

Knowing these new vaccines targeted by variant are on the horizon, should you wait to get a second booster? According to Gandhi, it depends on a few factors, especially since our existing boosters always offer a certain protection against current cocvid variants. "I would advise - relax on cases in your region and age - getting the fourth dose now," she told Bloomberg. "And then decide what to get in the fall."

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In March, the CDC and the FDA authorized a second booster for immunocompromised people and anyone from 50 and over who obtained their initial booster for more than four months before. Then, two months later, the CDC strengthened its advice for this additional plan - adequate the individuals to obtain their fourth dose as soon as they become eligible.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

"During last month, we noticed a regular increase in cases, with a steep and substantial increase inHospitalizations for older Americans"Said the agency at the time." While older Americans had the highest coverage of all the age groups in first doses of recall, most older Americans received their last dose ( Either their main series, or their first dose of recall) several months ago, leaving many who are vulnerable without the protection they may need to prevent diseases, hospitalization and serious death. "

Amesh Adalja, MD, an expert in senior infectious and academic diseases at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, saidThe Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, than those moreat the risk of becoming serious covid I should certainly not wait for another vaccination formula if they are already eligible for a second booster. "Individuals at higher risks should stay up to date with their vaccines," he warned.

On the other hand, people who have a moderate at low risk to become serious might want to consider waiting for a updated booster that targets the Omicron variant - which could arrive this fall. "If you are a person at an average risk and you have finished another booster or your first booster, I think there is no trouble getting it, but there is only a marginal value "Said Adalja. "I think that if and when a more specific or updated vaccination or booster is available, it will be precious."

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