New COVID Vaccine and Variants Explained for 2024-25

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved and granted emergency use authorization for updated mRNA COVID-19 coronavirus vaccines such as Pfizer and Moderna. The new 2024-25 formula includes a monovalent (single) component that corresponds to the Omicron variant KP.2 strain of SARS-CoV-2.

Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, answers common questions about the new COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine and variants, including what’s different with this vaccine, who should get it and the side effects that can be expected.

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0:00 New COVID variants explained
1:18 What is different with the new COVID vaccine?
2:23 Who should get the new COVID vaccine?
3:02 Side effects and safety of COVID vaccine
3:47 Can you get other vaccines at the same time?

The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 8/23/24. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.

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