It has been about three years since Sars-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, made its presence felt in the world.
Bivalent vaccines, which have been reformulated to target new variants, are now readily available here. The Straits Times looks at some of the questions that you may have about booster shots.
Q I am not keen on getting another booster shot but I do not want to risk becoming very sick if I become infected. Is it safe to skip it?
A The benefits of getting a booster shot every year are clear for those who are 80 and above, as well as those with severely compromised immune systems. These persons are at high risk of developing severe Covid-19 disease. They should go for regular booster shots to protect themselves, said Associate Professor Hsu Li Yang, an expert on infectious diseases.
The benefits of repeated boosters are not that clear for those who are young and healthy, because they have already been vaccinated and are at low risk of developing severe disease in the first place, he noted.
This story is from the January 19, 2023 edition of The Straits Times.
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