Is Moderna COVID-19 vaccine effective against Delta variants?

They found that the 2-dose vaccination had 86.7% efficacy against the Delta variant, 90.4% against Mu, 98.4% against Alpha, and between 96% and 98% for other identified variants.
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Is the COVID-19 vaccine effective against the Delta variant?


COVID-19 vaccines are effective against the Delta variant and other variants with widespread circulation in the United States. Current vaccines are expected to protect against severe illness, hospitalizations, and deaths due to infection with the Omicron variant.

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Are the existing COVID-19 vaccines effective against new variants?


With each new variant, the COVID vaccines and their boosters remain our most powerful tool to fight all the strains of COVID-19 because the vaccines continue to significantly reduce the severity of the illness.

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Does the COVID-19 booster vaccine protect against the Omicron variant?


In adult populations, the protection conferred by two vaccine doses against Covid-19 wanes (more against milder infection than against severe disease) and is lower for omicron than for delta. However, a booster dose increases protection, including protection against omicron.

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How effective is the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?


Effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine reached a peak of 96% at two months and remained around 90% at seven months and effectiveness of the Moderna vaccine reached a peak of 97% at two months and remained at 94% at seven months.

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Can I get COVID-19 again after having the vaccine?


Getting COVID-19 after you've been vaccinated or recovered is still possible. But having some immunity -- whether from infection or vaccination -- really drops the odds of this happening to you.

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How long does it take for immunity to wane after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?


A study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that immunity against severe COVID-19 begins to wane four months after receiving a so-called "booster" third dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.

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Should I be worried about getting the COVID-19 Omicron variant?


While some have suggested that most people will eventually get the coronavirus, you should do your best to avoid infection with Omicron—there is no justification for deliberately getting infected so you have what you think will be a mild illness that will provide you with more immunity going forward, the doctors say.

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Does the Omicron COVID-19 variant cause more severe disease?


Omicron infection generally causes less severe disease than infection with prior variants. Preliminary data suggest that Omicron may cause more mild disease, although some people may still have severe disease, need hospitalization, and could die from the infection with this variant.

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Is lower back pain associated with the omicron COVID-19 variant?


A report from South Africa's largest health insurer found that a sore throat, congestion, dry cough and lower back pain ranked among the most common early omicron symptoms.

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Are the vaccines effective against COVID-19?


Conclusions. All three Covid-19 vaccines had durable effectiveness in reducing the risks of hospitalization and death.

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Do vaccinated people who got COVID-19 have more COVID-19 antibodies?


Lab research suggests that people with hybrid immunity make higher levels of virus-fighting antibodies than people who've been either vaccinated or infected. Their antibodies are also more potent than those in people who've only gotten their initial COVID-19 vaccines.

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Has anyone gotten COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated?


Some fully vaccinated people—and those who have received boosters—have acquired SARS-CoV-2 and developed COVID-19. That is expected. One Mayo Clinic intensivist explains what to know about COVID-19 vaccination, boosters and breakthrough infections.

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How do the COVID-19 Delta variants differ?

Research suggests that changes to the spike protein may make the Delta variant up to 50% more transmissible than other COVID-19 variants. For people who haven't had the coronavirus vaccine, the Delta variant may cause more severe illness than the original strain of the virus.

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Is there a difference in spread between the Omicron and Delta COVID-19 variant?


The Omicron variant spreads more easily than earlier variants of the virus that cause COVID-19, including the Delta variant. CDC expects that anyone with Omicron infection, regardless of vaccination status or whether or not they have symptoms, can spread the virus to others.

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Are the symptoms the same for the delta variant as COVID-19?

Delta variant symptoms are the same The symptoms of the Delta variant appear to be the same as the original version of COVID-19. However, physicians are seeing people getting sicker quicker, especially for younger people.
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Is Omicron less severe than the Delta COVID-19 variant?


The omicron coronavirus variant causes less severe disease than the delta strain even in those who are unvaccinated or who haven't had a prior Covid-19 infection, a study from South Africa's Western Cape province showed.

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What are some of the symptoms of the Omicron COVID-19 variant?


All of the variants, including delta and omicron, cause similar COVID-19 symptoms, including cough, fever and fatigue. There is some evidence that fewer people with omicron lose their taste and smell.

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Can the Omicron variant of COVID-19 cause severe croup in children?

The Omicron COVID-19 variant can cause croup in young children, including severe cases that require hospitalization and intensive care, a new study shows.
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How long are people experiencing omicron COVID-19 symptoms?


“It has become apparent that omicron generally leads to milder symptoms for the most part,” Dr. Bahmanpour says. “And symptoms usually last 5 to 10 days, which is shorter than previous variants, which could last up to 14 days.”

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When was the Omicron variant of COVID-19 detected in the U.S.?


The B.1.1.529 (Omicron) variant, first detected in November 2021, was responsible for a surge in U.S. infections with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, during December 2021–January 2022 (1).

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Should I be concerned about having the J&J COVID-19 vaccine?


The FDA also attached a warning to the J&J vaccine in July, after reports linked the vaccine to Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. For both warnings, the agency said the incidence was very rare, and the benefits of the vaccine still outweighed the risks.

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How long do COVID-19 vaccines last?

It is normal for virus-fighting antibodies—such as those that are stimulated by a COVID-19 vaccine—to wane over time. Monitoring antibody levels in the blood is one way to measure vaccine efficacy and research has found that protection remains high for six months after the second shot of a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.

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How long is the stability of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine?

Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to FDA supporting the stability of their COVID-19 vaccine when stored for up to one month (31 days) at 2°-8°C (standard refrigerator temperature).
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How long does the protection from Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 booster vaccine last?


The most recent research from the CDC suggests that protection from the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines starts to fade around 4 months after a booster dose.

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