Tracking COVID-19: Here’s why people who are vaccinated are getting infected

Everything to know about COVID-19 vaccines in Iowa  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE Jan 04, 2022 The U.S. is seeing a surge of COVID-19 infections across the country. People who are vaccinated are also testing positive. Experts say this is due to a few factors. The omicron variant is highly contagious. It is more likely to infect an individual, even if the person does not get seriously sick. This surge of cases is also coming around the holiday season. Louis Mansky, a virus researcher at the University of Minnesota, says some people may think the COVID-19 vaccines completely block infection. The initial two doses of Moderna and Pfizer, or one dose of J&J are good for protection against serious illness due to COVID-19, while the booster doses help to fend off infection. Health experts say those who are vaccinated and still get infected generally experience more mild symptoms. Doctors say their advice remains the same: Get vaccinated and boosted, and make sure you wear a mask when you're indoors to help reduce your chance of infection. Read more about this story. TOP STORIES Everything to know about COVID-19 vaccines in Iowa » Everything to know about COVID-19 vaccines in Iowa » Home COVID-19 test reporting is not required in Iowa » SE Polk students return to schools with new, optional mask policy » MORE STORIES 'We can't vaccinate the planet every six months,' says Oxford vaccine scientist » Why are so many vaccinated people getting COVID-19 lately? » President Biden announces US will double its order of Pfizer's COVID-19 pill » COVID-19 vs. cold symptoms: When should you go to the hospital? » MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT If you'd like to receive some of our other email newsletters, you can tap or click the links below: Be among the first to receive National Breaking News or Local Breaking News as stories break. Catch up on the day's big stories with our Morning Headlines and Afternoon Digest newsletters. Receive our Daily Forecasts or get Severe Weather Alerts sent straight to your email inbox. Manage your email newsletter subscriptions » For the very latest information, download our free apps To ensure email delivery, add newsletters@e.kcci.com to your address book or safe senders list © 2022 Hearst Television Inc. 300 W 57th Street, New York NY 10019 Privacy Notice | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe