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# What to Know About the New COVID-19 Vaccine Booster

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_Published 2023-09-14. The U.S. approved updated COVID-19 vaccines on Sept 11, hoping to rev up protection against the latest circulating coronavirus strains and blunt any surge this fall and winter._


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## Transcript

We know that coronavirus Community decreases over time and so that decrease and Immunity is probably would helping Drive cases up. And so, having a new vaccine now that matches the variance that are circulating, I will be very helpful in stopping the spread of covid-19 and keeping everyone healthy. The new vaccine is going to provide good protection against the variance. Exp variants that we're seeing right now that are driving. The increase in cases were seeing right now and even this other new variant that there was some concern about it does look like the new vaccine will provide good protection against and in such a good thing as well.

The various overseeing circulating right now that are driving increase in cases, as well as some of the new variants that have gotten a lot of press. There's a lot of concern about it. Seems like they provide good protection against them as well. So it can four people to know just vaccination is there a solute best defense against covid-19. Certainly going to consult their doctor about the individual health situation and what not but in general vaccination to be your best defense and the best way to protect yourself. Your friends are families or loved ones from getting covid-19.

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