A recent study found that vaccinated people who contract the Delta variant can spread it to others, confirming what previous studies have reported. The study is being used by anti-vaccine advocates to falsely claim that vaccines don’t work. COVID-19 vaccines, like all vaccines, are not 100 percent effective at preventing disease. Although Delta-infected vaccinated people have a similar viral load as infected unvaccinated people, vaccinated people are far less likely to contract COVID-19 in the first place. Some data also suggests that vaccinated people are contagious for a shorter period of time than unvaccinated people, which reduces the likelihood that they will spread COVID-19 to others.
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The authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 has spurred misinformation online. According to polls by the Kaiser Family Foundation, less than 30 percent of parents are planning to vaccinate their children right away. Acknowledging the concerns of parents about child vaccination is recommended, as is explaining how vaccination will help protect both children and their families. Helpful talking points in both English and Spanish are available here. Fact Checking Source(s): COVID Data Tracker, Rates of COVID-19 Cases and Deaths by Vaccination Status, NBC
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