Seniors urged to get COVID-19 booster
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Uptake of COVID-19 booster shots has plummeted. Here’s why scientists are concerned
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Experts are urging seniors to get the latest COVID-19 booster shot as uptake plunges five years after coronavirus pandemic struck.
Experts say the protection is needed most for those who are at highest risk of severe disease.
For most others, it’s not as urgent for most others.
Public Health Agency data shows only 18 per cent of the overall population got an updated shot for the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant.
Experts say it’s important for the public to understand what the COVID-19 vaccine does — and what it does n’t .
The measure of success for the vaccine is its high effectiveness at preventing people from becoming seriously ill, being hospitalized or dying.
“Having a vaccine that is really good at preventing you from even getting infected is wonderful,” said Matthew Miller .