NEJM study concludes that time required to determine Moderna’s effect on longevity of antibody, B and T cell response. However, the vaccine works. Worst-case scenario is that we will require a booster.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 24, 2020

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Source:
The Moderna Vaccine’s Antibodies May Not Last As Long As We Hoped

Reference:
Durability of Responses after SARS-CoV-2 mRNA-1273 Vaccination

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