> mass vaccination does indeed have rare side effects, but mass infection with the coronavirus (which is the only other choice) is absolutely worse. This may b

> mass vaccination does indeed have rare side effects, but mass infection with the coronavirus (which is the only other choice) is absolutely worse. This may be a true statement on a population level, but you have to be more careful for specific sub-populations. For boys under age 18, in particular, it's looking quite likely that avoiding the second dose is a smart risk/benefit calculation: https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/93340 https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/93340 Likewise, it makes no sense for a younger (healthy, non-obese...) woman to get the J&J or AZ vaccines, so in certain countries, it makes no sense for young women to get vaccinated. The messaging here is far too blunt. Oddly, the one blunt, true message that doesn't seem to get transmitted is that the bad effects of this virus are largely eliminated by vaccinating those over 65.