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If it seems unlikely, then someone should explain why it works in a mouse model but not in the real world. If the virus mutates too quickly for a full sterilizi
by eli_gottlieb 5y ago
If it seems unlikely, then someone should explain why it works in a mouse model but not in the real world. If the virus mutates too quickly for a full sterilizing vaccine, then nonetheless, any vaccine that reduces transmission is helpful. If the virus mutates too quickly period, all the more reason for variant-specific boosters, targeted to the strains circulating, just like the yearly flu shot.
- bigbillheck 5y ago> someone should explain why it works in a mouse model but not in the real world. As the saying goes, 'mice lie and monkeys exaggerate'.
- disgruntledphd2 5y agoThe current vaccines do, in fact, reduce transmission. This efficacy drops over time, but it definitely exists.