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Breakthrough with delta. the data is stronger in people immunocompromised in the already existing data thats out there that is peer reviewed and actually the cdc is considering a potential third dose for immunocompromised. for those in other categories, people over 65, i think we really will have to see a bit more. i think the concern is that if youre seeing -- youre protected against hospitalizations and death but if youre seeing slightly higher breakthroughs in people who are 65, could this be...

>> all right. >> meanwhile, dr. -- >> i think youre okay around each other. >> yes, i mean, in our -- fully vaccinated. >> yes. thats exactly right. and thats why these mandates are really helpful for ensuring a safe workplace. >> dr. wen, what about the booster shot for immunocompromised? is that coming? are we about to see that? >> i would not be surprised at all if we get guidance about this pretty soon from our federal health officials, and thats because many clinicians are already recommend...

The rates you would see with vaccinated people who are not immunocompromised. their rates at getting sick from covid and dying are quite high and its because of unvaccinated people. brianna? >> its terrible. we heard from a doctor in houston who said 10 to 15% of the patients that theyre seeing are these immunocompromised folks. if you are immunocompromised, elizabeth, and the vaccine didnt work, what can you do besides holing up and staying away from people? >> can you try to get a third shot. ...

Correspondent. elizabeth, explain the significance here. >> as you said, this is the ama and more than 50 other organizations coming together. like the american academy of pediatrics and others saying this should be required. vaccinations should be required of health care workers. thats strong language, and youd be surprised. there are actually many health care workers who are not getting vaccinated. when i talk to folks i know in hospitals, they say usually its not the doctors refusing but othe...

Infections recommending the mask be worn indoors even by those who are vaccinated. and with the new school year just around the corner at least eight of the 20 largest school districts in the u.s. are making masks optional for students in school while another nine are requiring masks. some districts like shelby county and tennessee are preparing for return to classes with mask mandates. >> our parents are supportive and they understand that in the state of tennessee there is a 200% increase of c...

Ill and even if they are vaccinated they would be potentially more likely to experience some of these breakthrough infections and the study finding about 44% of the people of the breakthrough cases hospitalized right now are those people who are immunocompromised. thats one of the reasons why the fda and cdc considered a third booster for that segment of the population. so far that emergency use authorization from the fda only allows two doses. we will see if that changes, especially for those w...

Weakened immune systems. >> this adds a layer to the idea that you should get vaccinated to save your life. you know, a lot of people say this is a private choice, its your freedom to choose that. it is worth people understanding that your refusal to get vaccinated now does actually potentially put other people at risk. >> it absolutely does. when you get vaccinated, not only are you protecting yourself and your family but those around you who are unvaccinated -- remember, many of the unvaccinat...

Agree one of the only ways to get this virus under control is to get more people vaccinated especially with the emergence of break-through cases in fully vaccinated individuals. its rare for a break-through infection to lead to death or hospitalization, but those immunocompromised are at higher risk of illness or death. a group of advisers to the cdc are urging federal regulators to give additional doses to those with weakened immune systems to act as a booster shot of sorts. 5.6 million people ...

Category or immunocompromised or are there exceptions for them so there be continue to be employees there? >> our intent is to maintain and keep every single one of our team members in our organization and similar to what weve done with influenza vaccination, which we made mandatory, there are exceptions for medical reasons. some of them, we have spoken about and we have religious exemption as well. very similar to what weve done with influenza and beginning to put that process into place and we...

One wearing a mask. theyve taken down all the signs and some of the wipes are not available like they once were, but we really are not out of the woods yet. now, lets talk about those who are vaccinated and now, even the white house is trying to encourage these discussions between the fda and cdc, talking about should a third shot, a booster shot be something to embrace? particularly for those over 65 and immunocompromised. where are you on that and when should that happen if indeed thats the ca...