Moderna's Updated COVID Vaccine Proven Effective Against Eris Variant

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Moderna's Updated COVID Vaccine Proven Effective Against Eris Variant
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Moderna's new Covid vaccine has shown a strong immune response against the Eris variant and another rapidly spreading strain in an early clinical trial. The vaccine, designed to target the omicron subvariant XBB.1.5, may also be effective against newer variants like Eris and Fornax. Pfizer's updated Covid shot has also demonstrated effectiveness against XBB.1.5 and Eris in a recent trial on mice. The vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer, and Novavax are expected to be rolled out pending FDA approvals.

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