The next pandemic could be more deadly than COVID-19, according to one of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
Along with the vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer, the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine was one of the main parts of the UK's COVID-19 vaccination programme when it began a year ago.Before COVID-19, Dame Sarah worked on vaccines for more than 10 years, using antigens from malaria and influenza.Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerThe 59-year-old also spoke about the emerging Omicron variant, which has prompted the return of restrictions in many countries.
"But there are additional changes that may mean antibodies induced by the vaccines, or by infection with other variants, may be less effective at preventing infection with Omicron.
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