The benefits of a third shot for most people are small and are far outweighed by the benefits of using those doses for initial vaccinations, the scientists say.
Tag: Vaccination and Immunization
U.K. Authorizes Covid Vaccinations for 12- to 15-Year-Olds
The governments of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are now free to put mass vaccination campaigns into place.
Research to Examine Whether Vaccines Affect Menstrual Cycles
Some vaccinated women and girls have reported changes in their menstrual cycles, although no formal studies have yet examined the issue.
Australia Offers Covid Vaccines to Children 12 and Older
After a sluggish start, Australia’s inoculation campaign is gathering speed amid an outbreak of the Delta variant.
Your Monday Briefing
The U.S. lags on vaccines.
Britain Cancels Any Plans for Vaccine Passports, for Now
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to discuss the decision on Tuesday, and also to address the likelihood of Covid booster shots soon amid “renewed challenges” to come this winter.
How Republican Governors Are Responding to Biden’s Vaccine Mandate
The officials portrayed the vaccine mandates as violations of civil liberties.
U.S. Is Falling to Lowest Vaccination Rate of G7 Nations
The United States has the lowest rate of partial vaccination among the Group of 7 nations, and is all but certain to rank last in full vaccination shortly, as Japan rapidly increases its pace while the U.S.’s slows.
Biden Mandates Vaccines for Workers, Saying, ‘Our Patience Is Wearing Thin’
Initially reluctant to enact mandates, the president is now moving aggressively to require vaccination as the Delta variant races across the country.
Africa’s C.D.C. Director Urges Wealthy Nations to Forego Covid Vaccine Boosters
The World Health Organization asked wealthy countries to hold off on administering booster shots for healthy patients until at least the end of the year as a way of enabling every country to vaccinate at least 40 percent of their populations.