Do I need a Covid Booster Shot? Astrazeneca (AZ) Boss Wonders If Good Idea

The boss of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has said he is unsure whether annual Covid-19 boosters for otherwise healthy people are a good use of resources or money. A new booster jab will be offered to everyone in the UK aged 50 and over from next month, as well as those with underlying health conditions, to increase protection ahead of future waves. Chief executive officer Pascal Soriot said he believes most of the vaccinated population has a 'foundation immunity against severe disease' at this point. In an interview with the Telegraph, he said: 'People who are otherwise healthy - especially if they are young, have been vaccinated, have had a boost already - boosting them again, I'm just not sure it's really a good use of resources.'