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by andrewseanryan 1813 days ago
My understanding is that “effectiveness” in these studies means that it is x% effective at preventing covid-19. So comparing these numbers is not the most important thing. Most all of the vaccines on the market are very, very effective at stopping death and hospitalization, which is the most important thing.
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> preventing covid-19

That could still mean several different things.

I'm not questioning whether or not any of them are effective enough to be useful. I got the first one I could. I'm questioning whether or not the comparisons that others are making are meaningful.