J&J’s progress is being closely watched by top infectious disease experts because its vaccine has the potential to become the first that can protect people after just one shot. Photo: DPA J&J’s progress is being closely watched by top infectious disease experts because its vaccine has the potential to become the first that can protect people after just one shot. Photo: DPA
J&J’s progress is being closely watched by top infectious disease experts because its vaccine has the potential to become the first that can protect people after just one shot. Photo: DPA
World /  United States & Canada

Coronavirus: Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine generates lasting response, interim results show

  • An early study found a long-lasting immune response in the single-dose vaccine, which could make mass-vaccination campaigns easier
  • Meanwhile, a UK study found Covid-19 infection gives some patients immunity for at least five months

Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
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Updated: 4:56pm, 14 Jan, 2021

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J&J’s progress is being closely watched by top infectious disease experts because its vaccine has the potential to become the first that can protect people after just one shot. Photo: DPA J&J’s progress is being closely watched by top infectious disease experts because its vaccine has the potential to become the first that can protect people after just one shot. Photo: DPA
J&J’s progress is being closely watched by top infectious disease experts because its vaccine has the potential to become the first that can protect people after just one shot. Photo: DPA
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