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> We don't expect a coronavirus vaccine to prevent close to 100% of infections Why not? I would have thought we do. Most vaccines do (flu notwithstanding).
by gniv 6y ago
> We don't expect a coronavirus vaccine to prevent close to 100% of infections
Why not? I would have thought we do. Most vaccines do (flu notwithstanding).
- SpicyLemonZest 6y agoI don't know the biological reasons behind it (I don't even know if the reasons are known, or if it's just based on early results), but Dr. Fauci's said that scientists are hoping for 75% effectiveness and 50-60% effectiveness would be acceptable. (https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/07/coronavirus-vaccine-dr-fauci-says-chances-of-it-being-highly-effective-is-not-great.html https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/07/coronavirus-vaccine-dr-fauci...)