COVID-19 immunity for the entire population is the goal, but experts say there's a lot that we need to understand before that happens.
That, to put it mildly, can have some dangerous consequences.
Meanwhile, in some situations, immunity is not helpful. In some cases of dengue fever, Bershteyn pointed out, a low level of immunity can actually be harmful and make the infection worse the second time around.rclassenlayouts via Getty Images At these numbers, you would need between 60-70% of the population to be immune in order to achieve herd immunity.”
That said, creating a vaccine that’s both effective and safe is a time consuming and complex task. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has said a vaccine could be ready within 12 to 18 months, but the process typically takes multiple years.
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