An epidemiologist explains what you should probably know about breakthrough infections, including whether or not they’re common.
The short answer: Theyre not that common.
There, it was occurring on the order of about half a percent, he says.
These findings are similar to those from studies out of other countries, says Dr.
Brewer explains that there are pros and cons to research thatfocuses specifically on healthcare workers.
This population is also easy to monitor because they get tested often, Dr. For these reasons, they may have better outcomes than would more diverse population samples.
professor of medicine and epidemiology at UCLA
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Nobody walks around saying, Everybody in my neighborhood has had a breakthrough infection,' he says.
It may feel like everyone is getting infected, but thats not empirically true.
This isnt to say that breakthrough infections arent without risk, however.
Boosters are expected to help better protect these populations and reduce breakthrough cases overall.
Getting vaccinations approved for children under the age of 12 will be hugely helpful, too, and Dr.
It also depends on the risks you take, and Dr. Getting vaccinated still remains the best way to protect yourself and those around you.
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