New immune system enhancer extends COVID-19 vaccine protection reducing need for repeated boosters

SARS-COV-2_virus (2)

Source: NIAID

Researchers demonstrated that pairing the original COVID-19 mRNA vaccine with an adjuvant extended the duration of the vaccine’s protection in mice from a few months up to two years. The combo also showed a more pronounced response against omicron viral components than the vaccine alone. 

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