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nilram

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Tue Mar 24, 2026, 07:39 PM

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Lab studies showed that the new BA.3.2 strain evades the body’s protective antibodies activated by Covid vaccines “likely because of spike protein mutations,” highlighting the need for more data on the effectiveness of the shots.

“The 2025–2026 LP.8.1-adapted mRNA Covid-19 vaccine demonstrates protection against currently predominant JN.1 strains but had the lowest antibody neutralization against BA.3.2 in a laboratory study of seven variants, potentially affecting vaccine-conferred protection,” the researchers said.

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New Covid variant has been identified and is already spreading in 25 states [View all] BumRushDaShow 22 hrs ago OP

Great, and our busiest airports are jam-packed with people waiting in line for hours. tanyev 22 hrs ago #1

Never fear my friends... EarthFirst 22 hrs ago #2

Add RFK Jr to that and... sheshe2 21 hrs ago #9

And rfkjr will be able to dissect us for his morbid interests. erronis 20 hrs ago #12

Probably. sheshe2 20 hrs ago #14

Tastes like chicken 🐔. rubbersole 20 hrs ago #15

Eeeeeeew! sheshe2 20 hrs ago #17

But not as good as roadside armadillo. The Madcap 19 hrs ago #21

Nothing beats a Montana and Wyoming Dan 19 hrs ago #23

'Round here in Philly and the 'burbs BumRushDaShow 19 hrs ago #25

If it is similar to the previous variant, it's likely not a big deal Fiendish Thingy 22 hrs ago #3

Article says... 2naSalit 21 hrs ago #5

Well, if it shares some genetic code with the previous one, it would Fiendish Thingy 21 hrs ago #7

Indeed. 2naSalit 21 hrs ago #8

Yeah, we got our shots, but we're still staying home. calimary 20 hrs ago #13

maybe, but... elduge 21 hrs ago #10

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OMG mahina 10 hrs ago #35

After my second infection, I later succumbed to "Long Covid" (aka PASC) Pluvious 33 min ago #36

(comment 1 removed) nilram 19 hrs ago #24

File under "What the Hell Else Can Go Wrong." Vinca 21 hrs ago #4

Antivax conservatives have another chance to own the vaccinated libs IronLionZion 21 hrs ago #6

or death Attilatheblond 21 hrs ago #11

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The new food pyramid will fix this right? progressoid 20 hrs ago #16

Now it's a food funnel. The Madcap 19 hrs ago #22

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Over my gaiter with my reflective sunglasses or under it? littlemissmartypants 11 hrs ago #32

I'll wait for an article with fewer weasel words Warpy 17 hrs ago #28

Natural immunity? Aussie105 16 hrs ago #29

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coffee and bleach enema? rpannier 11 hrs ago #33

I am hoping Maher-alago gets it rpannier 11 hrs ago #34