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Dr. Fauci Discusses Future of COVID-19 Vaccines
01:11 - 08:33 (07:21)
Dr. Anthony Fauci predicts that as more people get vaccinated and boosters are administered, the pattern of COVID-19 surges will change. He also notes that boosters will likely become a regular part of the vaccination schedule for COVID-19, similar to other vaccines that require multiple doses.
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The infection rates, hospitalization rates, and death rates are more or less the same as they were last November, despite the availability of vaccines.
01:11 - 04:53 (03:41)
Summary
The infection rates, hospitalization rates, and death rates are more or less the same as they were last November, despite the availability of vaccines. Boosters have been proven to be safe and effective in increasing immune response and reversing the waning effect of vaccines after six months or more.
ChapterDr. Fauci Discusses Future of COVID-19 Vaccines
EpisodeAn Interview With Dr. Anthony Fauci
PodcastThe Daily
Dr. Anthony Fauci, an immunologist and infectious disease expert, projects that COVID-19 booster shots will likely be needed as immunity wanes over time, similar to other vaccines that require multiple doses, such as hepatitis B and childhood vaccinations.
04:53 - 08:33 (03:40)
Summary
Dr. Anthony Fauci, an immunologist and infectious disease expert, projects that COVID-19 booster shots will likely be needed as immunity wanes over time, similar to other vaccines that require multiple doses, such as hepatitis B and childhood vaccinations.