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He stresses the importance of understanding individual immune statuses—whether through vaccination or natural infection—to better predict hospitalization and death risks. This nuanced approach emphasizes protecting vulnerable groups while avoiding overly restrictive measures for the less-at-risk population.

Lessons from the UK Vaccination Rollout

Referring to the UK’s successful vaccination strategy, Wilhouse credits its adaptability—being flexible in response to emerging variants like Delta. Initially, high vaccine coverage allowed for much earlier easing of restrictions, but the advent of more transmissible variants complicated this.