Vaccines help to reduce the spread of Covid-19, but they are not without shortcomings. Here’s what they can and can’t do
		
	 
	
		
		The 501Y.V2 strain produces strong antibodies, but it’s not known how long immunity lasts, so being vaccinated remains essential
		
	 
	
		
		It is no good waiting for a vaccine or ivermectin or other miracle cures, we just need to do what we can do now