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How effective is the moderna vaccine against the newer covid19 variants?

Q: how effective is the moderna vaccine against the newer covid19 variants?

: The best answer for this today at this minute is to go to CDC.gov and read up to the minute reports or try the Johns Hopkins site.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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The best answer for this today at this minute is to go to CDC.gov and read up to the minute reports or try the Johns Hopkins site.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/4/2021

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With Moderna COVID 19 vaccine, neutralizing antibodies dropped 6-fold w South Africa (ZA) variant compared to original strains. Haven’t found literature on effectiveness against Brazilian variant. Tests show Moderna COVID-19 vaccine protects abetter against UK strain vs South African), Moderna is developing booster directed against new COVID 19 strains.

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Answered 3/7/2021

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A member asked:

How effective is the moderna vaccine against the newer covid19 variants?

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