Pfizer Says Its Omicron-Specific Booster Could Be Available in March

Trials Show Pfizer, Moderna Boosters Provide 'Robust' Protection Against Omicron Variant

As the Omicron variant becomes the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the United States, many people are wondering when an Omicron-specific booster shot will be available. Pfizer recently announced that it could have an Omicron-specific booster ready by March. The company says that its trials have shown that the Omicron-specific booster provides "robust" protection against the variant.

Moderna also developing Omicron-specific booster

Moderna is also developing an Omicron-specific booster. The company says that its booster is also showing promising results in trials. Moderna has said that it hopes to have its Omicron-specific booster available by the end of the year.

Pfizer, Moderna boosters effective against Omicron

While waiting for an Omicron-specific booster, it is important to remember that the current Pfizer and Moderna boosters are still effective against the Omicron variant. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that the Pfizer booster was 95% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant. The Moderna booster was 94% effective.

Get boosted if you're eligible

If you are eligible for a booster, you should get one as soon as possible. Boosters are the best way to protect yourself against the Omicron variant and other COVID-19 variants.

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine sales top $36 billion in 2021

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine sales topped $36 billion in 2021, making it the best-selling drug in history. The vaccine has been a major success for Pfizer, which is now expected to earn more than $50 billion from the vaccine in 2022.

Pfizer facing lawsuits over COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer is facing several lawsuits over its COVID-19 vaccine. The lawsuits allege that Pfizer rushed the vaccine to market and that the vaccine is causing serious side effects. Pfizer has denied the allegations and said that its vaccine is safe and effective.