New variants ABOUND and no one knows if they'll be BAD, but looks like "THE SURGE" that's been "REPORTED" could just be the same uptick seen last year at this time. No one knows yet. (Although like 5 people at work callef out with Covid in the past 2 weeks - none had a 'serious' case.)

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Moderna's updated COVID vaccine effective against 'Eris' variant in humans

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/modernas-updated-covid-vaccine-effective-against-eris-variant-humans-2023-08-17/


Aug 17 (Reuters) - Moderna (MRNA.O) said on Thursday an initial study data showed its updated COVID-19 vaccine to be effective against the "Eris" and "Fornax" subvariants in humans.

The company expects the updated shot to be available, pending approval from health regulators in the United States, Europe and elsewhere, in the coming weeks for the fall vaccination season.

Moderna and other COVID-19 vaccine makers Novavax (NVAX.O), Pfizer (PFE.N) and German partner BioNTech SE (22UAy.DE) have created versions of their shots aimed at the XBB.1.5 subvariant.







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Why isn't the new booster available yet?

https://mstdn.social/@erictopol/110885217343158734
I learned today via FDA why and when the new Covid boosters will be ready
—The reason for the delay is that the Covid Public Health Emergency ended May 11, 2023, so it requires a Product Licensing Application (PLA) instead of an EUA
—Now projected to be available ~9/15