NIH Kickstarts Testing COVID-19 Cocktail Vaccine

National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Federal health officials have stated that a new study has started to explore whether mixing different Covid-19 vaccines can prolong immunity and protect people from concerning variants of the coronavirus. The new study will enroll adult volunteers who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and the booster doses of different vaccines will be administered to them.

NIH is leading and funding this novel study through a network of researchers who predominantly specialize in vaccines and infectious diseases. It stated that the vaccines currently sanctioned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration offer strong protection against Covid-19, but it is obligatory to prepare for the possibility of needing booster shots to keep pace with an evolving virus.

The study will mainly focus on examining immune responses and the safety of mixing different vaccine variants. Scientists will also measure the shots' efficiency and efficacy in staving off the emerging variants. This new study could help the researchers and scientists to determine the best combination of various vaccines available if there is an immediate need for a booster shot.