Scientist/virologist in ๐ฟ๐ฆ @nicd_SA, fascinated by virus evolution and antibody diversity. Mediocre climber, avid sourdough baker & lover of high wild places
New @CDCgov data for bivalent booster protection vs death by age
https://t.co/HGyjNwUveD
Reduction in death compared w/ unvaccinated, age 65-79
2-shots, no recent (>6 months) booster 83%
Bivalent booster 93%
Our preprint showing Ad26.COV2.S vaccinees with breakthrough infections develop (1) neutralizing responses against diverse SARS-CoV-2 variants & SARS1 (2) high neutralizing titers comparable to convalescent individuals with acute severe disease #COVID19 https://t.co/FWcPlDqdbF