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nuxvomica

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4. That's the clearest explanation I've heard about boosters vs Omicron

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Thu Dec 9, 2021, 08:47 AM

Dec 2021

That if the vaccine targets ten "spots" on the spike protein and Omicron has only three of those spots, more antibodies from boosters can still target at least those three spots effectively. Thanks for posting!

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Stephen Colbert: Guest Dr. David Agus Fills Us In On The Latest Science [View all] Rhiannon12866 Dec 2021 OP

Thank you. ❤ littlemissmartypants Dec 2021 #1

You're more than welcome! He was an excellent and informative guest... Rhiannon12866 Dec 2021 #2

Couldn't agree more! ❤ littlemissmartypants Dec 2021 #3

That's the clearest explanation I've heard about boosters vs Omicron nuxvomica Dec 2021 #4

Thanks! Rhiannon12866 Dec 2021 #6

Great info! SheltieLover Dec 2021 #5

I'll take him over Stephanie Miller's Dr. LW1977 Dec 2021 #7