Interesting read on "Why the next generation of Covid vaccines aren't here yet"

[Strelnikov_]

https://inews.co.uk/news/science/why-next-generation-covid-vaccines-arent-here-yet-1558434?ico=related_stories

Long story short, inadequate return on investment with current vaccines working well enough.


Looks like a boost every six for me. FDA/CDC need to get their act together, accept this is the path forward, approve for everyone.

[Backseat Driver]

1. I've got a Monday appt for my second booster/4th Pfizer shot overall. n/t

My state has not yet reached 70% with at least a single jab, and with masking now voluntary the county numbers of variant disease in my state are again slowly rising from a low of about 5 per 100,000. With home tests available for the asking/ordering and potent through about May, 2022, official testing is also way down.

[MurrayDelph]

4. My second booster is going to make me a chimera

My first shot, 13 months ago was J&J; you took what they gave you and I had to drive 265 miles (each way) to get it.

My booster, six months ago was Moderna, booster-strength (I.e. half-strength)

Monday morning, I am planning on asking for a full-strength Pfizer, to cover all bases.

[PSPS]

2. If the Walter Reed project pans out, it could be the last generation of covid vaccines

[mjvpi]

3. Is the the vaccine that is universal against all Corona viruses?

That is DOD money if I recall correctly.

[Strelnikov_]

5. Could be a big reason why companies are not investing in a updated vaccine. n/t