What You Need to Know About the New Omicron Boosters
The new omicron booster shot protects against the COVID-19 subvariant that’s currently prevalent in Texas and the United States. “The key is to be mindful of your own vaccination situation and keep up with your boosters,” Dr. Peter Hotez, the Baker Institute fellow in disease and poverty, told Texas Standard. You should be able to get the new one — and you shouldn’t wait, he added.
Whatever Happened to the New No-Patent COVID Vaccine Touted as a Global Game Changer?
Developed by fellow Dr. Peter Hotez and Maria Elena Bottazzi, Corbevax has now been administered to 70 million adolescents in India. This low-cost, easy-to-make, and patent-free COVID-19 vaccine was recently authorized for use as a booster in adults.
Monkeypox Vaccine: Are the Side Effects Worth It?
“The best way to ensure you won’t become infected is to get vaccinated,” said Dr. Peter Hotez, the Baker Institute fellow in disease and poverty. “Monkeypox, although rarely fatal, is a serious and debilitating infectious disease, and could require hospitalization.”