antigenic escape
With respect to SARS-CoV-2, the emergence of genetic viral mutation target(s) unrecognized by vaccine generated antibodies.
I'M SO HAPPY! I JUST GOT THE COVID VACCINE!! I'M IMMUNE!! I DON'T HAVE TO WEAR A MASK OR SOCIAL DISTANCE ANYMORE!
Ummm, not so fast. It seems that the virus has mutated. The vaccine is no longer effective. It's called antigenic escape...we're all doomed.
Ummm, not so fast. It seems that the virus has mutated. The vaccine is no longer effective. It's called antigenic escape...we're all doomed.