Do Vaccines Still Protect Against NB.1.Eight.1

Vaccine Effectiveness: COVID-19 vaccines are likely to remain effective against NB.1.8.1, particularly in preventing severe disease and hospitalization.

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Antibody Response: Lab tests show a roughly 1.6-fold reduction in antibody effectiveness against NB.1.8.1 compared to other variants.

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Protection Against Severe Disease: Vaccines, especially updated boosters, provide significant protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and death from NB.1.8.1.

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Current Vaccines: Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, and Novavax vaccines are approved for use and target the JN.1 strain, which includes NB.1.8.1.

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Target Population: Vaccines are recommended for infants, children, adolescents, and adults, including those with weakened immune systems.

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Immune Evasion: NB.1.8.1 has a slight advantage in immune evasion, but vaccines still offer protection.

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Vaccine Coverage: COVID-19 vaccination coverage varies across countries, with some reporting over 50% coverage in individuals above 80 years.

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Booster Shots: Updated boosters are crucial for maintaining protection against NB.1.8.1 and other variants.

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WHO Assessment: The World Health Organization assesses the public health risk of NB.1.8.1 as "low" and recommends continued monitoring.

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Ongoing Research: Studies are ongoing to determine the exact effectiveness of current vaccines against NB.1.8.1.

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