Can vaccinated people get COVID-19? Here’s what science says.

Many people assume that vaccination guarantees complete protection against COVID-19. Medical experts say the reality is more complex, and understanding why is important.

There is still a belief that vaccination makes a person completely immune to COVID-19, but health experts have consistently emphasized that vaccines were never designed to eliminate all infections.

In contrast, COVID-19 vaccines were developed to significantly reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death, while helping the immune system respond more effectively when exposure occurs.

As a result, vaccinated people can still become infected with the virus, although their symptoms are usually much milder than those seen in unvaccinated populations.