Suddenly a lot of anti vaccine have found Gibraltar.
My response: 1) While a breakthrough wave is occurring, the ~100% vaccine rate is keeping COVID deaths at zero or near zero.
2) "Natural immunity" from higher infection rate compared to US didn't prevent present wave either.
Messages:
1) 2 dose vaccine works really well in preventing deaths & serious disease.
2) We have vulnerable among us: elderly & immunocompromised, children less than 5 who cannot be vaccinated; and risks of long term Covid. So get a booster if offered.
3) Continue precautions
So instead of worrying about Gibraltar, or Malta, or Iceland, or Singapore or anyone else who has high vaccination rates — please get vaccinated if you haven't already done so.
Those places know what they are doing and they are keeping their citizens safe.
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Breaking: As I anticipated, FDA approves boosters for all adults. With cases rising this is the right decision. Boosters are highly effective. Please get the booster shot — it will help mitigate a big Holiday wave. apple.news/AobyvV5X2T1q3K…
While we are concerned about vaccine equity and rise of vaccine resistant mutants elsewhere, time is of the essence in controlling rise in cases in the US.
Boosters are highly effective based on real world (Israel, UK) and RCT data. No question. 👇
There is no question boosters work based on real world and RCT data. With 1000 deaths a day, it is highly likely that FDA and CDC will expand eligibility for boosters this week. @IssamAhmednews.yahoo.com/amphtml/everyo…
Things are moving fast. Several states have already expanded access to all adults. google.com/amp/s/thehill.…
Israel suspected that vaccine efficacy may be waning in early July. Made a decision to offer a booster dose for high risk people July 30. And to all adults August 29. Early call.
Data mow support that call. Let's look at boosters.
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Their early decision gave early data on boosters. The first data came within days. 2/
If you don't have immunity, the Covid virus poses a clear and present risk. Get immunity the safe way: Vaccines.
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If you already had COVID and think you are safe, don't take chances. Immunity is more durable and effective with another exposure to the same antigen. Basic immunology 101. Get your second exposure the safe way: Vaccines.
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If are already fully vaccinated, get a booster if it is offered for your age and risk group in your area. It's the safe way to strengthen immunity.
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