social media, those words can create an immediate reaction. If vaccinated people can still become sick, then what exactly is the point of vaccination?
The answer is more complicated — and much more important — than a simple yes-or-no statement.
According to the World Health Organization, COVID-19 vaccines are not 100% effective at preventing infection. Vaccinated people can still become infected with SARS-CoV-2 and develop COVID-19. These infections are commonly called breakthrough infections. However, vaccination continues to provide important protection against severe disease and death.
So yes, a vaccinated person can get
