Moderna CEO states fourth/yearly booster may be needed. We need credible independent sources to review the evidence to determine if cellular immunity will provide longer term protection mitigating booster frequency.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 7, 2022

Moderna CEO states fourth/yearly booster may be needed. We need credible independent sources to review the evidence determining if cellular immunity will provide longer term protection mitigating booster frequency. Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Moderna CEO says another booster may be needed in fall of 2022

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