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The death of General Colin Powell from COVID-19 complications despite being fully vaccinated prompts a discussion on "breakthrough" statistics. Dr. Jen Ashton on Good Morning America explains that Powell's age and battle with multiple myeloma made him high-risk. The hosts analyze the media's framing of his death and the efficacy of vaccines for the immunocompromised.
Dr. Megan Raney of Brown University explains that Colin Powell's blood cancer, multiple myeloma, prevented his body from creating effective antibodies in response to the vaccine. She suggests that his use of immunosuppressants and steroids further compromised the vaccine's effectiveness, shifting the blame from the vaccine to his underlying health conditions.
