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Why are there so many breakthrough infections?

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December 14, 2021

The number of breakthrough infections after vaccination is increasing in many places — and this trend is likely to continue with the omicron variant. This information is being pushed by anti-vaccine campaigns online. But do vaccination breakthroughs mean that COVID-19 vaccines don't work? DW looks at the science.

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