Study shows AZ+mRNA vaccination regimen is as good as two doses of mRNA

23 Sept 03:09 Key points summarised by AI

A German immunogenicity study, published in Nature Medicine, found that a mixed AstraZeneca (AZ) and mRNA vaccine regimen induces significantly high levels of anti-spike and neutralizing antibodies.
This AZ+mRNA combination produced antibody levels comparable to two doses of mRNA vaccines and ten times higher than an AZ-AZ regimen, while also generating a strong cellular immune response.
The study noted that the AZ-mRNA regimen, administered 9-12 weeks apart, resulted in fewer and acceptable side effects compared to the mRNA-mRNA regimen.
These findings suggest that the AZ+mRNA sequence could be an effective and well-tolerated formula for future vaccination strategies.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.