Dr. Jeff HershDaily News CorrespondentQ: Now that half of the population is vaccinated, doesn’t that protect unvaccinated people as well? A: No, we have not had enough people vaccinated to reach herd immunity. The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) monitors all reports of any adverse issues in people who have received vaccines, including all the COVID vaccines. Data shows vaccines reduce the risksThe data on illnesses and/or complications overwhelmingly shows that being vaccinated reduces risks by an incredible amount. The COVID vaccines save lives.

Source: MetroXpress August 03, 2021 09:45 UTC