"Latest COVID-19 Vaccine Shows 54% Effectiveness Against Symptomatic Infection"

The latest COVID-19 vaccines are 54% effective at preventing symptomatic infection in adults, according to a study by the CDC. The study looked at 9,000 people who got tested for COVID-19 at pharmacies and found that the effectiveness is similar to what's been reported in other countries. Further studies will assess the effectiveness at preventing severe symptoms. The CDC recommends the new shots for everyone 6 months and older, but uptake in the U.S. has been slow, with only about 22% of adults and 11% of children having received the shots.