Summary
People who are immunocompromised didn’t gain enough immunity from their first COVID-19 vaccine shots and need a booster for full protection, explains Dr. Fauci. Fauci spoke about breakthrough infections, the delta variant’s threat to children and how the virus is changing.
Five Facts
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Who
is Dr. Anthony Fauci?
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What
is a breakthrough infection?
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What
is the common misconception about the vaccine, and how does it actually work
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Why
are more children becoming infected with the virus now?
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How
can we start turning the tide against the evolved virus, according to Fauci?
Focus Questions
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What is
herd immunity?
What does it take to achieve herd immunity, and how might we as a country work together to reach that level of safety?
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What are some ways a person who is nervous or skeptical about the COVID-19 vaccine can inform themselves about the vaccine?
Media literacy:
Who else do you think could be interviewed on this topic?
For More
In the face of the delta variant, businesses are starting to require vaccinations for employees. Find out more
here
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