Committee cite Hungarian and American co-researchers' contribution to 'unprecedented rate of vaccine development during one of the greatest threats to human health in modern times'

Latest booster shots target newer Omicron sub-variants and will be available first for people with pre-existing medical conditions and compromised immune systems

Those with underlying illnesses, compromised immune systems urged to take precaution; authorities promise COVID booster shots soon, urge getting flu shot which is already available

Researchers apply AI to unique database of healthcare workers' blood samples to determine best antigen to protect against multiple pathogens and variants

Regulatory review due to success in studies, and thanks to leap in progress made by development of mRNA COVID jab

By focusing on key differences between viruses and bacteria, researchers elicit strong immune responses in mice against Plague pathogen that killed millions in Middle Ages