Study suggests staying current with COVID-19 vaccinations helps combat emerging variants

OHSU is among first to test in a biosafety level 3 laboratory whether vaccine-elicited antibodies block infection of a live virus

By Erik Robinson April 12, 2024 Portland, Oregon

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Fikadu Tafesse, Ph.D. (OHSU)

Marcel Curlin, M.D. (OHSU)

Staying current on COVID-19 vaccinations

A COVID-19 vaccine is prepped at an OHSU clinic. New research from OHSU reveals a strong immune response to an updated vaccine in the fall of 2023, suggesting a clear benefit for people receiving updated vaccinations regularly, especially older adults and those with underlying medical conditions. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)