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Covid vaccines – ‘spectacular’ impact on serious illness – BBC News
First evidence jabs are having major impact on serious illness as well as cutting transmission.
By Nick TriggleHealth correspondent
The first data on the UK Covid vaccine rollout suggests it is having a “spectacular” impact on stopping serious illness, researchers say.
Within weeks, one shot reduces the risk of being admitted to hospital by at least three-quarters for the over 80s.
Researchers said this was particularly impressive as this age group was the most frail and least likely to have a strong immune response.
Monitoring of health staff also shows vaccination helps cut transmission.
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