Mary Wilson
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A vaccine that is 95% effective will protect 95 out of 100 people, meaning 5% may still contract the virus if exposed
Friday, March 12th 2021, 5:39 PM HST
by Nicole Tam
At least three people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Hawaii were later infected with the virus. The Department of Health calls it break through cases.
Doctors KITV4 spoke with said they're not surprised and people should not be alarmed. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, current vaccines are between 66 and 95 percent effective. Physicians say the vaccine doesn't prevent infection but it does lower the risk hospitalization and severe symptoms. ...
https://www.kitv.com/story/43490943...ts?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_KITV4
Friday, March 12th 2021, 5:39 PM HST
by Nicole Tam
At least three people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Hawaii were later infected with the virus. The Department of Health calls it break through cases.
Doctors KITV4 spoke with said they're not surprised and people should not be alarmed. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, current vaccines are between 66 and 95 percent effective. Physicians say the vaccine doesn't prevent infection but it does lower the risk hospitalization and severe symptoms. ...
https://www.kitv.com/story/43490943...ts?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_KITV4