Real world data from Israel on Pfizer BNT COVID vaccine.
Population of 1.6 million with 1.2 million vaccinated.
Per test model:
-91.2% efficacy in preventing all infections.
-99.3% efficacy in preventing symptomatic infections.
#GetVaccinated medrxiv.org/content/10.110…
Population of 1.6 million with 1.2 million vaccinated.
Per test model:
-91.2% efficacy in preventing all infections.
-99.3% efficacy in preventing symptomatic infections.
#GetVaccinated medrxiv.org/content/10.110…
There was a decrease in efficacy noted in people with advanced age (80+), Type 2 diabetes, COPD, and immunosuppression.
However, efficacy was still very good in these groups. And the best way to protect them is for everyone around them to also get vaccinated.
However, efficacy was still very good in these groups. And the best way to protect them is for everyone around them to also get vaccinated.
This is incredibly good data. In medicine real world studies seldom give results as good as the randomized trials.
With 99.3 overall protection against symptomatic COVID, it doesn't get any better.
With 99.3 overall protection against symptomatic COVID, it doesn't get any better.
If you are still hesitant about COVID vaccines, you are really asking for the moon.
The net result in Israel is 👇 
This thread is to highlight that COVID vaccines are highly effective and to reduce vaccine hesitancy. It is not about how well any one country is doing. I have said from the outset and repeatedly that all vaccination policies must have a global perspective.
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