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Does the 95% efficacy mean 5% can get severe covid-19?
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No reason to "nitpick" the statistics! Merely states that vaccine is not 100% perfect, like day to day living. However, the major USA vaccines protect well against severe infections, hospitalizations, and death. So, have yourself vaccinated.
Answered 4/16/2021
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No. Please check out this website for a more complete answer: https://www.livescience.com/covid-19-vaccine-efficacy-explained.html
Answered 4/15/2021
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