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WHO Says Updated Covid Vaccines for Omicron May Be Necessary

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The World Health Organization said updated Covid-19 vaccines for the highly transmissible omicron variant may be warranted.

The Geneva-based global health group said in a statement Friday that “the potential benefit of omicron updated vaccines should be studied,” as research indicates a “modified Covid-19 vaccine composition may be warranted to broaden immune protection.”