Dr. Anthony Fauci, America’s leading infectious disease expert, appeared on CBS News’ Face the Nation on Sunday and claimed that the forthcoming coronavirus vaccines bode well for the possibility of herd immunity among the American population.
As noted by the publication, herd immunity refers to the point at which enough of a given population has been either infected with the virus or vaccinated against it to create a level of protection that prevents its spread. Per a WSGW transcript, Fauci claimed the vaccines made by Moderna and Pfizer — which he said have 95 percent efficacy — could create herd immunity if enough individuals receive the vaccine.
“What we do need is we need to get as many people as possible vaccinated,” he said.
The doctor continued to push for transparency with the public regarding the process of vaccine development and the Food and Drug Administration’s criteria for determining that the preparations are both safe and effective.
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