Why breakthrough COVID-19 infections are becoming 'milder'

Clinical support technician Douglas Condie extracts viruses from swab samples so that the genetic structure of a virus can be analysed and identified in the coronavirus testing laboratory at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, on February 19, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Clinical support technician Douglas Condie extracts viruses from swab samples so that the genetic structure of a virus can be analysed and identified in the coronavirus testing laboratory at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, on February 19, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. Photo credit Getty Images

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) – As COVID-19 evolves, so do the symptoms that come with it. UC Davis health expert explores why COVID-19 breakthrough infections are becoming "milder" for vaccinated individuals than previous years.

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To answer your questions, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with Dr. Dean Blumberg, UC Davis Health and infectious disease specialist, on "Ask An Expert."

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