There’s been a lot of discussion around COVID-19 booster shots, considering the emergence of new variants in recent months. Experts highlight that people will likely need a third dose, or a booster shot, of the COVID-19 vaccine after getting vaccinated.

It remains unclear how long the protection against the virus lasts after a person has been vaccinated. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has commenced a study to evaluate the mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccine booster shots in the US. In this week’s Beyond Just Money, we get insights on Covid-19 booster shots and do we really need them.