David Martin wrote:
Once the cells produce a protein spike, the immune system generates antibodies against the protein spike, which does help fight the infection. It reduces (but does not eliminate) the chance of becoming infected, and reduces (but does not eliminate) the risk of severe illness and death. We call this "immunity" even though it is not 100%. In fact, most other vaccines in use today are not 100% effective in eliminating infection.
So are Covid vaccines effective? Based on current data:
- unvaccinated are 8.3 times more likely to become infected with Covid-19
- unvaccinated are 25.2 times more likely to develop severe illness requiring hospitalization with Covid-19
- unvaccinated are 24 times more likely to die from Covid-19.
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