UCSF Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong says the original COVID-19 vaccine is no-longer as effective in preventing cases, but still stress vaccines, especially boosters, are best to prevent hospitalizations.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Breakthrough infections are becoming more commonplace in the community, mostly due to COVID's ability to mutate and change.As the Bay Area celebrated Independence Day, it's safe to say we all wish we were a nation independent from a pandemic.
A growing number of experts across the country, including Dr. Chin-Hong, say part of the reason for this disruption from cases is due to the efficacy of the vaccines. However, the CDC recently said vaccinated people are still around 40 times more likely to survive an infection compared to the unvaccinated.
"I'm thrilled that we're pretty much keeping our hospitals intact and not having a flood of people inside the hospitals despite so many people getting infected," Dr. Chin-Hong said."In the old pre-vaccine days, I can guarantee you that we would be really behind the 8 ball."Dr.
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