Freedom of Information request on the regulatory approval of COVID-19 booster vaccinations (FOI 22/368)
Published 31 May 2022
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FOI 22/368
14th February 2022
Dear
Thank you for your email.
We confirm that this information is already be in the public domain.
The use of the vaccine as a third-dose booster was evaluated through the COV-Boost trial, further information on this trial is provided below.
Home - COV-Boost (covboost.org.uk)
The link to the COV Boost trial provides information on the study, including an article by the Lancet that contains information on the numbers included in the trial.
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