I get the sense that a lot of HN users are down-voting any comment that calls into question this vaccine's safety. I think this will end up having the opposite

I get the sense that a lot of HN users are down-voting any comment that calls into question this vaccine's safety. I think this will end up having the opposite effect than intended. There's truth that there's a remote chance this vaccine has long-term side effects. From my reading, I would estimate that risk to be 0.0001% - 0.01%. If your goal is to promote vaccination, it's better to actively engage in the conversation by explaining how the benefits far outweigh the risks. Silencing dissenting opinions will only serve to reinforce those beliefs.