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Old 08-06-2021, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 View Post
This sounds like the same marketing pitch Pfizer made within the last two months.

It will be interesting to see the studies that show not only that the antibodies are falling off but the level of antibodies needed to still be protected. There may be fewer antibodies today than nine months ago but if the level is still far above what is needed for protection against the virus then getting a booster is just putting money into the manufacturer's pocket.
We need a flu shot each year for the same reason. Most respiratory viruses mutate and need an upgraded boost at some time.