Covid‑19 Vaccines Still a Potent Shield – Even Against Delta
New research from three U.S. studies confirms that the COVID‑19 shots are doing their job. Hospitals and hospitals stay far less crowded when people are vaccinated, a fact that’s especially reassuring amid the highly contagious Delta surge.
Where the Blip Is – Older Folks Might Need a Boost
However, there’s a small hiccup. The protective power of the shots fades a bit faster in the 75‑plus crowd. That means seniors might need an extra jab to stay on the safe side.
Moderna Stands Out – The Pick‑of‑The‑Patch
A nationwide look at hospital visits from nine states during the Delta hey‑day shows that Moderna’s vaccine got the best performance across all ages. Here’s the breakdown:
- Moderna: 95 % Hep‑Stopper
- Pfizer: 80 % Good Buddy
- Johnson & Johnson: 60 % Still Solid
Those percentages weren’t just academic. They came from over 32,000 emergency and urgent‑care calls. In plain English: if you’re shot with Moderna, your chances of ending up in a hospital bed drop dramatically.
What the CDC Is Saying
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published these numbers last Friday in their weekly report on deaths and disease. The headline takeaway: vaccines keep working hard to block severe illness and deaths from coronavirus.
That’s a relief for all of us. Keep getting those shots, stay smart, and let’s keep the hospitals from becoming a crowd‑pleaser.
