Chinese health officials late last month recommended booster shots for high-risk and vulnerable groups, but said further study was needed before extra jabs were considered for the general public. Photo: STR/AFP
Chinese health officials late last month recommended booster shots for high-risk and vulnerable groups, but said further study was needed before extra jabs were considered for the general public. Photo: STR/AFP

Delta vaccine: Chinese researchers find Sinovac booster aids immune response to devastating variant

  • Findings ‘rationalise the use of three-dose immunisation regimens for inactivated vaccines’, according to paper
  • A number of countries are considering boosters or authorising them for certain groups amid the battle against the Delta variant

Chinese health officials late last month recommended booster shots for high-risk and vulnerable groups, but said further study was needed before extra jabs were considered for the general public. Photo: STR/AFP
Chinese health officials late last month recommended booster shots for high-risk and vulnerable groups, but said further study was needed before extra jabs were considered for the general public. Photo: STR/AFP
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