An alternative health proponent known for promoting vaccine misinformation has falsely claimed that data shows that COVID-19 vaccines are failing in the U.K and more vaccinated people than unvaccinated are being infected. Both of these claims are false. The report being referenced does not include data for the entire U.K., nor does it track COVID-19 infection data by vaccination status. The latest data from the U.K. Health Security Agency shows that unvaccinated people are being hospitalized and dying from COVID-19 at substantially higher rates than vaccinated people.
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Because Omicron is infecting a record-breaking number of people in many countries, there is widespread confusion over the efficacy of vaccines. This misinformation points to a common misunderstanding: The belief that COVID-19 vaccines only work if they prevent infection. Messaging could emphasize that Omicron is highly contagious but that the vaccines are working—people are much more likely to experience severe disease and hospitalization if they are unvaccinated. Breakthrough cases are to be expected. Explaining that even as case counts climb, the COVID-19 vaccines are saving lives is recommended. Fact-Checking Source(s):
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