Claim: Neither primary vaccination nor natural immunity is generally stopping infections with the omicron variant, but research shows booster doses substantially increase protection. Yet, Republican Sen. Rand Paul claimed that a case of COVID-19 provides "an immunity better than the vaccine."
Fact-check: Studies Show Boosted Immunity Against Omicron with Booster Doses - FactCheck.org
Verdict: neither primary vaccination nor natural immunity is generally stopping infections with the omicron variant, but research shows booster doses substantially increase protection. yet, republican sen. rand paul claimed that a case of covid-19 provides "an immunity better than the vaccine."
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Lori Robertson
Date published: 2022-01-28T23:53:11