December 2022 COVID-19 Vaccination Update Supplemental Information
Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Approved or Authorized in the United States
Bivalent Booster Studies
Here is a good summary of the studies:
Bivalent vaccines versus BQ Variants
mRNA bivalent booster enhances neutralization against BA.2.75.2 and BQ.1.1
Improved Neutralization of Omicron BA.4/5, BA.4.6, BA.2.75.2, BQ.1.1, and XBB.1 with Bivalent BA.4/5 Vaccine
Low neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.75.2, BQ.1.1, and XBB.1 by parental mRNA vaccine or a BA.5-bivalent booster
The BQ.1.1 variant story
As COVID-19 cases climb, experts stress importance of getting your shot
Information on variants
A brief summary of how the immune system works:
Can You Boost Your Immune System?
How a virus enters a cell (video made 5 years ago):
Animation of steps that occur when SARS-CoV-2 enters a cell:
How mRNA vaccines work with the immune system:
Health and Medical Resources: COVID-19
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