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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHalf of all US adults are 'fully vaccinated,' CDC data says
As of May 25, 50% of people in the US age 18 and older are "fully vaccinated" against COVID-19, according to data posted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC data also shows that nearly 62% of adults have received at least one dose of a vaccine, and CNN reports that 25 states, plus Washington, DC, have reached the 50% mark for fully vaccinated adults.
The CDC notes that the data in its COVID Data Tracker "counts people as being 'fully vaccinated' if they've received two doses on different days" of the two-shot Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or a single dose of Johnson & Johnson's one-shot vaccine.
It's important to point out that the agency also says you need to wait for two weeks after your final dose to be fully protected. The CDC stresses, too, that people with health conditions or who are taking immunity-weakening medications may not be fully protected at that point and should consult their doctor.
The data tracker definition of fully vaccinated "is when the final dose of a vaccine is administered, not the day an individual hits the two-week mark after getting their final dose of a vaccine," the CDC said in a statement.
https://www.cnet.com/health/half-of-all-us-adults-are-fully-vaccinated/
Chainfire
(17,553 posts)underpants
(182,832 posts)So that leaves about 30%. Thats basically the Clustertrump cult who are currently taking a right wing media lead victory lap.
Volaris
(10,272 posts)One way or another, Darwin will get us to herd immunity. Itll take another year, but itll get done.
underpants
(182,832 posts)I changed it
Chainfire
(17,553 posts)weren't also petri dishes for Covid to play in. Their choices could theoretically undo all of the progress that has been make by hosting new strains of Covid.
Volaris
(10,272 posts)M-RNA vaccines are functional against variant strains. I'm fine with getting a booster shot if need be.
The real fun will begin when FDA approves non-emergency use, and employers start requiring shots. The howls from the Hit Dogs will be memorable.