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Bristol study finds third booster significantly lowers risk of severe COVID infection
24 January 2023
A national study involving Bristol’s Children of the 90s has found the "booster" vaccine led to a substantial increase in the antibodies that help protect against coronavirus. High levels of antibodies is associated with lower risk of severe infection.
- Bristol study finds third booster significantly lowers risk of severe COVID infection 24 January 2023 A national study involving Bristol’s Children of the 90s has found the "booster" vaccine led to a substantial increase in the antibodies that help protect against coronavirus. High levels of antibodies is associated with lower risk of severe infection.
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