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Does the delta variant worry you when it comes to fully vaccinated individuals with the pfizer vaccine? is it still very effective? and what is your opinion on a 3rd dose?

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Dr. Harold Mandel answered

Specializes in General Practice

WEBMD Health News has reported Pfizer has announced that it will seek FDA authorization for a booster shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as the company has acknowledged its two-dose vaccine has shown waning effectiveness against the Delta variant. Pfizer says a third dose may be beneficial within 6 to 12 months after the second dose in order to maintain the highest levels of protection. I wish you well!

Answered 7/17/2021

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

The Pfizer vaccine provides good protection against the delta variant; likelihood of death or hospitalization is low. With increasing circulation of delta variant in the community, it may be helpful to have a third vaccine dose, possible with slightly different antigentc components to better address the delta variant.

Answered 7/17/2021

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