COVID-19 is a Vaccine Preventable Disease
'The United States once again sees a rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. As of July 22, 2021, COVID-19 cases are on the rise in nearly 90% of U.S. jurisdictions,' stated the U.S. CDC's website weekly statement.
COVID-19 is now a preventable disease, and when you are fully vaccinated, you are protected against severe illness, hospitalization, and death, says the CDC.
The U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Program began December 14, 2020. Since then, the U.S. FDA has issued three emergency authorizations for experimental COVID-19 vaccines.
Overall, about 187 million people, or 56.4% of the total U.S. population, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. And 79.6% of people ages 65+ are fully vaccinated.
However, as of July 22nd, the 7-day average number of administered vaccine doses reported to CDC per day was a 35.2% decrease from the previous week.
Note: On July 22, 2021, U.S. CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices held a digital meeting. The related agenda and presentations are hyperlinked.
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