Study: COVID Booster Effectiveness Wanes But Remains Strong
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Vaccine effectiveness was higher in people who had received boosters than in people who had received only the original series of shots.
An early look at the performance of COVID-19 booster shots during the recent Omicron wave in the U.S. hinted at a decline in effectiveness, though the shots still offered strong protection against severe illness.
The report, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday, is considered an early and limited look at the durability of booster protection during the Omicron surge that exploded in December and January but has been fading in recent weeks.
"COVID-19 vaccine boosters remain safe and continue to be highly effective against severe disease over time," said Kristen Nordlund, a CDC spokesperson.
