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The study titled COV-BOOST examined the safety, immune response, and side-effects of the vaccines based on its trial in the United Kingdom. The seven vaccines included AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Novavax, Janssen, Moderna, Valneva, and Curevac.
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The findings of the Lancet study come as India's Serum Institute is seeking the drug regulator's nod to allow Covishield (AstraZeneca/Oxford formulation) as a booster jab. The study is likely to help SII to get approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). Booster doses have gained importance as protection from vaccines is known to wane over time, particularly after six months.
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