Is the updated COVID vaccine a good match for the current variant and the emerging strain?

Published Date: 06 Nov 2024

Northeastern University professors of pharmacy say the updated COVID-19 vaccines available for fall and winter of 2024 are a good match for the dominant strain of SARS-CoV-2 currently in circulation.

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Pharmacists play a key role in spotting suspected adverse reactions early, even when the link to a medicine is uncertain.

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