Annual Covid Vaccines Protect People Against Disease
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- COVID booster shots significantly reduce risks of emergency visits, hospitalizations, and death.
- 2024–2025 mRNA vaccines showed 29%–64% effectiveness, lower than the initial 94% in 2019.
- Vaccines were effective across all age groups and for people with or without chronic conditions.
- New 2025–2026 vaccines target the LP.8.1 variant, with Spikevax showing higher antibody levels than COMIRNATY.
- Vaccination rates are declining, but experts emphasize the continued benefits of getting vaccinated.
- The study highlights the importance of vaccination for younger and healthy individuals, not just high-risk groups.