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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: Mayo Clinic Q&A: Boosters reduce vulnerability to COVID-19 variants
Description: This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in November, 2021
Guest:Â Gregory A. Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland)
Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. (@hmgazelkamd)
Omicron, a new COVID-19 variant of concern, has been detected in all regions of the world, including North America. While research and clinical observations on the new strain are underway, it is not yet known what impact, if any, omicron will have on the immune response, transmissibility, or specific COVID-19 treatments.
The emergence of omicron is a reminder to take important steps to pro...