Unvaccinated people have a higher rate of serious illness and death when they get COVID-19.
Why It Matters
Evidence shows that unvaccinated individuals are far more vulnerable to becoming seriously ill and dying from COVID-19 than those who have been vaccinated.
Serious illness means that a person with COVID-19 may need:
- Hospitalization
- Intensive care
- A ventilator to help them breathe
More than 600,000 unvaccinated people have died from COVID-19 in the United States.
