According to an Israeli research, the fourth dose is not enough to stop Omicron

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Israel will continue to offer a fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine despite preliminary findings that it is not enough to prevent infections from Omicron variant, said today a high-ranking health official and predicted that the infections due to this variant will be reduced within a week.

Israel, the fastest-growing country in terms of vaccinations a year ago, began offering a fourth dose of the vaccine last month – also referred to as the second boost – to the most vulnerable and high-risk groups.

A preliminary study released Monday by an Israeli hospital found that the fourth dose raises antibodies to even higher levels than the third, but “probably” this is not enough to prevent infection with the highly contagious Omicron variant.

Health Ministry Director-General Nahman As said the findings were “somewhat surprising” as some people became infected with Omicron after taking the fourth dose.

“But we believe that protection against serious illness, especially for the elderly and vulnerable population, is still available at this dose and therefore I urge people to continue to be vaccinated,” said Nahman As, speaking on Israeli radio. armed forces.

As has happened elsewhere, Israel has seen Covid-19 cases rise sharply due to Omicron. However, he did not record any deaths from the variant and As stated that there has been no increase in the number of intubated patients with Covid-19.

“In another week we will start to see a reduction in numbers, but we still have two or three difficult weeks ahead of us,” he said.

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