We are all (Indians in general) for vaccination (except, as usual, some Muslims). Government of India has not started vaxing people below 15. The experts are discussing it. Perhaps they will allow it if there are no adverse effects in other countries. You see India is in perpetual election mode somewhere or the other. If the government allows it and something untoward happens, then it will effect their chances in elections.
Specialists now agree on endemic ending: today 16/01/2022 Dr Campbell's channel also contains multiple interviews with people suffering vaccination side effects. They are not common, but they are not entirely to be disregarded. He is not anti-vaxx. He is a reasonable doctor, who lays out all the facts for people to make their own choices -- a fair and honest voice
We used to get tetnus shots every year as a kid. Do shots are new every year...anticipating the next variation...the same will be for covid...
The Dr Campbell video above explains everything. 25 minutes of life and go away with the most up-to-date covid information ...
I'll be honest; I don't watch the news. All of my information about the virus comes from reading peer-reviewed studies published in reputable academic journals. From what I hear, the "science communicators" who talk about the virus on the news are doing a really, really terrible job. Which is unfortunately fairly common. I don't know what people are being told to feel, but I heard that the experts have said some pretty insane stuff like the vaccines making you immune to catching and transmitting the virus, which the science absolutely does NOT and NEVER HAS supported. I think the unvaccinated should only really be concerned if they work with or live with the elderly (or at risk for lung disaease) or somebody who does, or if they are elderly (or at risk for lung disease) themselves. I still would recommend that everyone gets the vaccine, because it cuts down transmission dramatically. Statistically, though, smoking is a larger health risk than being unvaccinated. Approximately over 15% of deaths are due to smoking (https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.aa0003385739&view=1up&seq=34) whereas just under 6% are due to COVID-19.
So far we're still learning about vaccine effectiveness. All other shots were still trial and error. Why expect COVID vaccine be like others when not that old? Maybe jumping the gun...it doesn't hurt in itself but the effect is the problem. I have issues with the effect this has. We should make health choices that's good for ourselves and others but I never heard any propaganda to push people to get tec shots. President didn't threaten and belittle people. Totally different context.
I think we should not take our solutions for granted--example, don't downplay the parts we don't know and highlight the parts we do. From a health perspective and purpose I see no issue. To each his own health choices. The politics, well. Not sure of other countries but I'm not sure how this would end here in the States without breaking laws that help govern this country.
My opinion: People in power who mandate people be vaccinated against their will are well-meaning tyrants. People in power who outlaw mask mandates, especially around children and the elderly, are downright evil tyrants. (I don't use the word evil lightly.) Your mileage may vary.
I no longer care about what other people determine are "good" or "evil." These are social constructs that have no meaning to me.
It should not be so in a democracy. We elect our representatives.Now, if the representatives decide that it is the best for us to get vaxxed, then for what reason we should refuse that? A refusal to be vaxxed means a danger to others, knowing how quickly this virus spreads, it is treason. Not wearing mask is treason. Tomorrow, what if an army is asked to fight and refuses? Nations and societies do not work like this. No problem if people against vaxxing decide to protest peacefully in the Gandhian way. That is their right. Kindly understand the legal position. At least in India, there are reasonable limits to personal freedom.
Having 3 Dr friends in ERs (new Mexico and Maryland) half a dozen nurses in ERs and another couple dozen in various positions in healthcare, health policy, FDA testing.... They are all my peers and educated.and practicing in the field and risking their lives to help others....that is the job they signed up for. Who do You think I am most likely to listen to? The sources my friends follow? The friends that have more detailed education inn the topic and are in the field.....or Joe Rogan? I.admit it is my opinion and my choice... I am obviously biased and I am vaxxed and encourage others to do so....because I don't want any more of.my friends to lose family members to.the dang bug.
I really don't think that those who refuse to wear masks are doing so out of any malevolence. Injurious and pernicious, perhaps, although these really depend on how you define harm, which makes them pretty much just as meaningless as "evil."
Oh, I do. Selfishness and inconsideration for others in the very least that could very well cause harm to others. Masks are different than vaccines. I'm not in favor of mandatory vaccine mandates. I am in favor of mask mandates made by those in charge of the protection of people within their given area of responsibility. The weak and vulnerable (children and elderly) deserve to be protected. It is quite reasonable for those who protect the elderly or children to issue mask mandates in the area of their protection where they are in charge. Any ruler who hogties the ability of those in charge of protecting the weak (children or elderly) causes easily avoidable harm by sabotaging safety mechanisms designed to protect the weak and vulnerable. The net result is "culling the herd" --specifically targeting the children and the elderly--rather than "protecting the vulnerable."
I suppose wearing masks helps a little, but perhaps making it illegal to fart would help more in indoor spaces
Farting has been shown to cause what? Contagious laughter? Personal embarrassment? Masks indoors, limiting time indoors with large groups of people...shown to reduce exposure....this is simple common sense. You know like Lysol or the evermicin...
