Effect of mRNA Vaccine Boosters against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Infection in Qatar

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Authors

Laith J. Abu‐Raddad · World Health Organization - Pakistan

Hiam Chemaitelly · World Health Organization - Pakistan

Houssein H. Ayoub · Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar

Sawsan AlMukdad · World Health Organization - Pakistan

Hadi M. Yassine · Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar

Hebah A. Al-Khatib · Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar

Maria K. Smatti

Abstract

The messenger RNA (mRNA) boosters were highly effective against symptomatic delta infection, but they were less effective against symptomatic omicron infection. However, with both variants, mRNA boosters led to strong protection against Covid-19-related hospitalization and death. (Funded by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar and others.).

Topics & Keywords

SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 386, Issue 19, pp. 1804-1816

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa2200797

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