out of the hospital but that protection dropped to 57% in people who did not have the booster. and were more than six months removed from their second shot. let s discuss with dr. william it s great to see you as always. if the data is so clear at this point, why will the cdc not just change the definition of what it means to be fully vaccinated? i mean, i would think if they change that definition it would get a lot of people out there, you know, lining up for those booster shots. well, jim, i have to wonder the same thing because i ve also changed my mind about that. i ve been convinced as i ve seen the data and certainly this last series of investigations that have just come out, those that you referenced are really very compelling, that it s the booster that gives you the most secure protection against hospitalization, and we ought to