So, if we need Covid boosters, will that jab have to be the same vaccine we received, initally?

[Siwsan]

I received the Pfizer so I'm assuming I'll have to produce my card to show which booster I'll need?

Weird question - I know - but, none the less, it popped into my mind.

[ananda]

1. I was wondering the same thing.

Does anyone know?

[womanofthehills]

2. They are now studying mixing vaccines

Probably find out when the boosters come out.

[ananda]

7. Wow. That's very interesting.

Sounds like a good idea to me, but I'm not
a scientist.

[area51]

3. And who will pay for any further boosters,

if needed? These big pharma cos. are already licking their chops at a price rise.

[SoCalNative]

6. My insurance pays

for any inoculation that I receive. I assume that will be the way most people get their boosters paid for.

[MiniMe]

4. We will find out the details when they come out with the boosters

Nobody knows yet imho

[hlthe2b]

5. Not necessarily. Completing the first course with the same is important from the standpoint that

there was no data to show receiving one mRNA and then the other company's mRNA vaccine would be as effective, but there likely have been enough inadvertent administration by now to show it isn't a major issue.

As for future boosters, it remains to be seen, but I suspect they will try to look at data for those receiving two mRNA vaccines being boosted with an adenovirus vector formulation--like J&J. But, given the immune responses look very similar (and assuming the clotting issue with J&J and Astra Zeneca are resolved), there will probably not be a recommendation to "stick" with one type over the other. The deciding factor will likely be who effectively tests a booster dose first with sufficient follow-up.