Studies suggest why Omicron is less severe: It spares the lungs

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Studies suggest why Omicron is less severe: It spares the lungs. View article details on HISWAI: https://medicine.wustl.edu/news/studies-suggest-why-omicron-is-less-severe-it-spares-the-lungs/

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What makes an mRNA vaccine so effective against severe COVID-19? Shots trigger exceptional antibody response by activating key helper immune cells.

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