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COVID Vaccines Saved Thousands of Senior Lives in Belgium

6/3/2025

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In Belgium, from January 2021 to January 2023, 11,033 COVID-19 deaths occurred among seniors aged 65 and older. Vaccination proved crucial, preventing 68% of deaths during the Delta wave, 54% during Omicron, and 31% during Alpha. However, the study revealed that the effectiveness of vaccines diminished over time, highlighting the ongoing need for vigilance.

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In Belgium, from January 2021 to January 2023, 11,033 COVID-19 deaths occurred among seniors aged 65 and older. Vaccination proved crucial, preventing 68% of deaths during the Delta wave, 54% during Omicron, and 31% during Alpha. However, the study revealed that the effectiveness of vaccines diminished over time, highlighting the ongoing need for vigilance.