universal conclusion.
A vaccinated person getting COVID is real.
A person experiencing side effects is real.
A person remaining healthy after vaccination is also real.
None of these individual stories, by themselves, tells us the complete picture.
That is why large studies, surveillance systems and evidence from multiple populations are important.
The Most Important Takeaway
There is nothing contradictory about saying:
“Vaccinated people can still get COVID-19.”
and
“COVID-19 vaccination can protect people against severe disease.”
Both statements can be true at the same time.
The purpose of vaccination is