Vaccine Update Press Briefing

The video discusses the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, particularly the Pfizer vaccine, in reducing mortality and transmission rates. A single dose of Pfizer significantly lowers the risk of death and infection, especially among healthcare workers. Vaccination also reduces the likelihood of spreading the virus to others. Recent studies show high levels of immunity in older populations. The video encourages eligible individuals to get vaccinated to further decrease cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.

What is the reduction in the risk of death from COVID-19 after a single dose of the Pfizer vaccine?

• 85%

• 30%

• 70%

• 54%

How much does a single dose of the vaccine reduce the risk of infection for healthcare workers?

• 54%

• 30%

• 85%

• 70%

What is the percentage reduction in the chance of vaccinated healthcare workers passing the infection to their household contacts?

• 54%

• 85%

• 30%

• 70%

What percentage of the older group has shown immunity in their blood according to the antibody data?

• 54%

• 70%

• 75%

• 85%

What is the overall impact of vaccinating more people according to the transcript?

• Increase in transmission

• Decline in deaths and serious cases

• Increase in infection rates

• No change in hospitalizations