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Coronapod: Is mixing COVID vaccines a good idea?

Coronapod: Is mixing COVID vaccines a good idea?

FromNature Podcast


Coronapod: Is mixing COVID vaccines a good idea?

FromNature Podcast

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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Feb 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The science behind how and when to give vaccines doses.As vaccines are rolled out, massive logistical challenges are leading scientists and policymakers to consider alternative dosing strategies.But what does the science say? In this week’s episode of Coronapod, we discuss mixing and matching vaccines and lengthening the time between doses. Approaches like these could ease logistical concerns, but we ask what's known about their impact on vaccine efficacy – what is the science behind the decisions, and could they actually boost immune responses?News: Could mixing COVID vaccines boost immune response? 
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Released:
Feb 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Nature Podcast brings you the best stories from the world of science each week. We cover everything from astronomy to zoology, highlighting the most exciting research from each issue of Nature journal. We meet the scientists behind the results and providing in-depth analysis from Nature's journalists and editors.