Risk of severe breakthrough Covid-19 higher for seniors and people with underlying conditions

September 08, 2021

Risk of severe breakthrough Covid-19 higher for seniors and people with underlying conditions
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For fully vaccinated Americans, the risk of being hospitalized or dying from Covid-19 is low -- much lower than the risk for unvaccinated people. But in those rare cases when a fully vaccinated person gets infected, data suggests it's older adults and those with multiple underlying medical conditions who are most at risk of serious illness.