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What are COVID-19 vaccine booster shots and why are they being offered?

A person receives a dose of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine at an NHS vaccination centre hosted at the Heaven nightclub, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in London, Britain, August 8, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls - RC211P9TJS8P

Britain’s booster campaign will likely be rolled out in two stages, possibly alongside the annual flu jab. Image: REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Kate Whiting
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More than 50% of people in high-income countries have been vaccinated.
More than 50% of people in high-income countries have been vaccinated. Image: UNDP/WHO

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The vaccine roll-out is lagging in low-income countries.
The vaccine roll-out is lagging in low-income countries. Image: Our World in Data

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