Pfizer vaccine was only 42% effective against the Delta variant (politician, states, administration)

[Enough_Already]

Originally Posted by MissTerri

It’s looking much more like twice a year boosters for life.

Please post your source for this statement.

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Originally Posted by arctichomesteader

Depending upon how the virus mutates, the mechanism being used to produce resistance to the virus in these vaccines may not work on the next variant. I've seem some suggestions the lambda variant might present that problem. We've never had an effective vaccine for the common cold either for a good reason.

Not correct. We do not have a vaccine for the common cold because the common cold is caused by so many different viruses.

[Timonium]

Every study I've read has Pfizer over 80.

Maybe their sample wasn't the best

[BeerGeek40]

Originally Posted by Lekrii

This is why it's logical that getting vaccinated becomes annual. Not all vaccines are a one-and-done thing.

Nah..... I think I'm done with vaccines, mask mandates, lockdowns, and government control of everyone's lives.

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Originally Posted by middle-aged mom

So much for the crapola about the deep state plan to issue vaccine passports and track movement.

You're so short-sighted.

Half this thread is talking about boosters and annual shots.

Wake the F up, mom. Think past your nose, for once. Sheesh.

[ncole1]

Originally Posted by AnesthesiaMD

Yes, that's just it. The Pfizer vaccine still prevents death and serious disease very well. It's just that you have a higher chance of getting mild disease than you do with Moderna.

I care about as much about getting mild COVID as I do about getting a cold or mild flu. It is the death and severe disease that I really care about, and the Pfizer vaccine does very well preventing that.

Ok, that's you. But what about those of us who care about transmission and the risk of long-haul COVID? At this point I really would like to have a third dose.

[skeddy]

glad myself and my family got the Moderna shots.

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I'm glad I got Pfizer. It's been the better vaccine over time

[ncole1]

Originally Posted by MissTerri

It’s looking much more like twice a year boosters for life.

Or until they come up with a better vaccine. This was the first go-round. Scientists will learn more as we go. I'm optimistic that within 10 years there will be better options out there than what exists now, maybe much sooner.

[Timonium]

Confidence Intervals are pretty wide. Look at Moderna’s June vs July. It drops to 62% but then rebounds to 76%. Pfizer May have just had a bad month in July statistically speaking. You can also look at Pfizer’s June and say, 82%, wow it’s great.