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Originally Posted by BreakForTheLight
I just heard on the news yesterday that Pfizer and Moderna offer a long protection, possibly even years, so no 3rd dose needed yet. However they are going to offer people who have received a first dose of AZ a second dose of an mRna vaccin in Germany.
And just read a study has shown J&J to be effective against the delta variant. A study of a grand total of 28 people. Forgive me for not feeling too relieved yet :| Also they confirmed it offers at least 8 months of protection. That's not all that long :/ then again with zero side effects, I wouldn't mind having to get a booster shot.
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Yes it's all still uncertain, but I'm glad to read about possible long term protection from mRNA vaccines. Great news!
I'm wondering if this may depend on individual reactions too? Many years ago when working in a hospital I had to have a hepatitis vaccine for my own protection (everyone did) 20 years later I was volunteering in another hospital and occupational health screened my blood and found I still had immunity, they said that was unusual but not impossible- I was very young when I had the 1st vaccination and guess my immune response was pretty good!
From what I've read in older people the response may be less robust. In UK from September all over 50s will be given a booster (this 49 year old will miss out!!) not sure what type but they are saying mixing vaccines seems to build immunity so it may be different to whatever the 1st one was.