Subcutaneous vaccine jabs offer less protection, but fewer side effects – Thai study

20 Sept 10:43 Key points summarised by AI

A Thai study found that subcutaneous (SC) injection of lower-dose COVID-19 vaccines generates a lower immune response but fewer side effects compared to full-dose intramuscular (IM) injections.
Both SC and IM methods produced high immune responses against the Omicron variant in people aged 65 and over, with Moderna boosters showing a stronger response than Pfizer, highlighting the importance of booster doses for this demographic.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.