23-07-2022, 11:31 PM
To say the vaccine doesn't work is inaccurate, and needs context.
Sure, the vaccine isn't what we'd hoped for. It doesn't completely prevent infection, but neither does our seasonale flu vaccine (although it does lower infection rates significantly). Actually no vaccine prevents infection completely.
Regardless, the vaccines are VERY good at preventing serious illness, even years after vaccination according to numerous studies. Our death rates due to covid would be many times higher if not for the vaccine.
In saying that... I was a big advocate for the vaccine mandates, but with current covid strains it looks like the vaccines don't do much to stop infection. For that reason I'm not entirely sure any of the current mandates need to be upheld...
Sure, the vaccine isn't what we'd hoped for. It doesn't completely prevent infection, but neither does our seasonale flu vaccine (although it does lower infection rates significantly). Actually no vaccine prevents infection completely.
Regardless, the vaccines are VERY good at preventing serious illness, even years after vaccination according to numerous studies. Our death rates due to covid would be many times higher if not for the vaccine.
In saying that... I was a big advocate for the vaccine mandates, but with current covid strains it looks like the vaccines don't do much to stop infection. For that reason I'm not entirely sure any of the current mandates need to be upheld...