The Covid Virus Keeps Evolving. Why Haven't Vaccines?

9/25/2022

This article discusses the ongoing evolution of the COVID-19 virus and explores why vaccines have not been able to fully keep pace with its variants. It explains how viruses like COVID-19 mutate and adapt over time, giving rise to new variants with different characteristics. The article describes the challenges faced by vaccine developers in trying to predict and prepare for these mutations. It also highlights the need for ongoing research and monitoring to stay ahead of the virus's evolution. The author emphasizes the importance of vaccination in controlling the spread of COVID-19, even though breakthrough infections may still occur. Overall, the article provides an insightful analysis of the complex relationship between viral evolution and vaccinations.

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