This dynamic drives a phenomena called antigenic shift, meaning that the vaccine paradoxically encourages new mutations and can actually prolong pandemics. As the virus constantly mutates to escape the protective effects of the vaccine, Millions of people, maybe even you or someone you know, got the omicron variant despite being vaccinated. That's because a single mutation can make MRNA vaccines ineffective. The same risk applies to flu. After reviewing the science and consulting top experts at NIH and fda, HHS has determined that MRNA technology poses more risk and benefits for these respiratory viruses. (01:14–01:23)
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Asserts that many vaccinated people contracted the omicron variant.
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