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COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Community-Based Organizations
source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention
year: 2021
summary/abstract:COVID-19 vaccination is a safer way to build protection:
• Getting the virus that causes COVID-19 may offer some natural protection, known as an antibody or immune. But experts don’t know how long this protection lasts.
• The risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 far outweighs any benefits of natural immunity.
• COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you by building immunity without the risk of severe illness.
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