The Covid-19 vaccine prevents severe illness, hospitalization, and death
NEW YORK — A study shows unvaccinated individuals are more than twice as likely to be reinfected with Covid-19 than those who are fully vaccinated after initial exposure to the virus. The Covid-19 infection study conducted in Kentucky was aimed at people who were previously infected with SARS-CoV-2.
The study is part of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data further suggest that the Covid-19 vaccine offers better protection than natural immunity. Even vaccine injections are claimed to help prevent re-infection after a previous infection.
“If you have had Covid-19 before, please stay vaccinated. This study shows you are twice as likely to be infected again if you are not vaccinated. Getting the vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others around you, especially because of the Delta variant that more contagious spread across the country,” said CDC Director Rochelle Walensky.
A study of hundreds of Kentucky residents with previous infections through June 2021 found that those who were not vaccinated were 2.34 times more likely to be reinfected than those who were fully vaccinated. The findings suggest that among people who have had Covid-19 before, getting fully vaccinated provides additional protection against reinfection.
In addition, the second publication of the MMWR showed the vaccine prevented Covid-19-related hospitalizations among the highest-risk age groups. As cases, hospitalizations, and deaths increase, the data in the MMWR reinforces the Covid-19 vaccine is the best way to prevent Covid-19.
“Covid-19 vaccines remain safe and effective. Vaccines prevent severe illness, hospitalization and death,” said Walensky.
Vaccines do not make individuals 100 percent immune to Covid-19. However, individuals who were fully or partially vaccinated were more likely to have a milder and shorter term exposure to COVID-19 than those who were not vaccinated.
The CDC continues to recommend that everyone 12 years of age and older be vaccinated against Covid-19.
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