The Science of Booster Shots

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The U.S. Government seems to be taking a somewhat scientific approach to the issue of giving people boosters for measles, mumps and rubella. The reason we're having these discussions is because there's a limited supply,. that supply is not necessarily in the place where there's the greatest need. And that quest to increase vaccine production is something that i am sure we are going to be talking about in crowing apout at some point in the future.

Several wealthy nations have announced plans to give third vaccine doses in a bid to help increase the protection of their most vulnerable citizens - but the science is not clear on whether this strategy will be effective or indeed necessary. Meanwhile with limited vaccine supplies - billions around the world still have no access to vaccines at all. In this episode of Coronapod we discuss the science of boosters, the stark reality of vaccine disparity and what this means for the future of the pandemic.

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