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Omicron set to dominate in UK within weeks, says expert

The Omicron variant could supersede other strains of COVID-19 within the next few weeks to become dominant in the UK, according to an infectious diseases expert.

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COVID booster shots increase immunity, trial shows

A trial of booster vaccinations to protect against COVID-19 has shown that the jab significantly strengthens the body's T-cell immunity against the disease.

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UK accelerates COVID booster plans in response to Omicron

The UK looks set to extend its COVID-19 booster vaccination programme to all over-18s, as the number of cases of the new Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 has reached double figures.

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EU authorises first COVID-19 vaccine for 5 to 11 year olds

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty for children between the ages of five and 11, as EU countries struggle to cope with rising

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New COVID variant 'may sidestep vaccine protection'

A new variant of COVID-19 identified in Botswana with dozens of mutations is being watched closely, amid fears it could be resistant to the effect of currently-used vaccines.

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Data hackathon analyses truth behind ‘game-changer’ COVID vaccine

FDA, CDC COVID jab decisions 'will simplify booster messagin...

Three hurdles to allowing booster COVID-19 vaccinations for all adults in the US fell in swift succession on Friday, clearing the way for wider use of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna shots.

Omicron set to dominate in UK within weeks, says expert

COVID booster shots increase immunity, trial shows

UK accelerates COVID booster plans in response to Omicron

EU authorises first COVID-19 vaccine for 5 to 11 year olds

New COVID variant 'may sidestep vaccine protection'

FDA, CDC COVID jab decisions 'will simplify booster messagin...

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