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Pfizer data from Israel finds vaccine prevents 94% of asymptomatic infections – Axios
The real-world findings suggest the shot could seriously reduce asymptomatic transmission.
The Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine was at least 97% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 cases and 94% effective against asymptomatic infection, according to real-world data from Israel released on Thursday.
Why it matters: The latest analysis from Israel, where a world-leading 44% of the population has received two vaccine doses, suggests that the Pfizer vaccine could significantly reduce asymptomatic transmission a key driver of infections in addition to preventing severe illness…
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