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>There is strong data >We don't have long term data No.

• maxerickson 6y ago
  They are different things. And the efficacy data is good enough to not be part of the question (if most people get vaccinated the virus goes away).
  • throwaway20851 6y ago
    >(if most people get vaccinated the virus goes away). Polio. And these COVID-19 vaccines do not grant indefinite immunity. 95% efficacy is not realistic. We struggle to hit 60% with influenza vaccines.
    • maxerickson 6y ago
      We don't know how long the immunity from the vaccines will last. The flu is a very different virus, so it's not really a useful comparison (mutates faster, etc). I guess there will be plenty of proof in the coming months (in either direction really, it will be reasonably clear if it works as well as has been stated).