Covid jab probably does protect those around you
Getty ImagesThe Covid-19 vaccine blocks pretty much all cases of serious illness - but the government has been much more cautious about saying whether it stops people carrying the virus and infecting others. Until evidence had built up from lots of people being vaccinated, scientists could not say for sure if the jab would stop transmission - and there was concern those vaccinated might stop taking precautions, potentially leading to a rise in infections. But with some now refusing the vaccine in the belief it will not stop them passing on the virus, is this caution becoming counterproductive?A number of people have contacted the BBC, saying they believe the jab could stop them becoming severely ill only. Yet the evidence is moving fast.Protection from the vaccine may not be perfect and pe...
