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Jarqui

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8. Israel found a problem with Pfizer
Fri Jul 9, 2021, 07:11 AM
Jul 2021

Pfizer concurred.

It's a combination of things.

Pfizer "wanes" over time - according to Pfizer.

Delta is more aggressive and contagious.

Israelis who were fully vaccinated in Jan & Feb caught Delta

None of them died.

The vaccine is not as effective over time against delta but it still helps significantly.

Pfizer, like Moderna, is working on a booster.

We're in uncharted waters.

Err on the side of caution.

Delta is likely to ravage through the unvaccinated states. It may not kill as many but they are seeing 'long' covid (sick for more than 12 weeks) in the UK from delta.

Be smart. Be patient. Take care of yourselves.

I'm not sure these are the best articles but they'll substantiate some of what I'm saying. I'm busy for work. Don't have time to retrace my links.
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/pfizer-ask-fda-authorize-booster-dose-covid-vaccine-delta-variant-spreads-2021-07-08/

https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/08/health/pfizer-waning-immunity-bn/index.html

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/07/06/nation/israeli-officials-say-pfizer-vaccine-less-effective-delta-variant-spreads/

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