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> The point ... is making is it relieves pressure on the healthcare system, but the pressure was only there because of old people. Specifically: > but the pre

by xpe 5y ago

> The point ... is making is it relieves pressure on the healthcare system, but the pressure was only there because of old people. Specifically: > but the pressure was only there because of old people. Here is a definition of the world "only" from the Apple dictionary: "and no one or nothing more besides; solely or exclusively". With this definition in mind, on what basis can you make the claim above? Provide a citation please.

kaczordon 5y ago
I just assumed most people weren’t living under a rock and were aware of the basic facts of COVID. Study from Italy shows almost 90% of hospitalizations are in the 65+ group: https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article/75/9/1796/5854361 https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article/75/9/1796... So just to sum it up again for you: 90% of 65+ are vaccinated in the US. This study shows an attack rate of 60% which means vaccinated individuals can both contract and spread the virus. Previously infected individuals had an attack rate of 0%. So no, mass vaccination of the younger population provides no “public good” and for younger individuals probably has a negative cost/benefit due to side effects.
- xpe 5y ago
  > I just assumed most people weren’t living under a rock and were aware of the basic facts of COVID. There is no need to indirectly insult me or other people on the thread. I discussed with you in the hopes that I could learn something. You didn't reply to my specific comments in detail. If you were hoping to persuade or be kind, you missed an opportunity here.
- xpe 5y ago
  > I just assumed most people weren’t living under a rock and were aware of the basic facts of COVID. Study from Italy shows almost 90% of hospitalizations are in the 65+ group: https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article/75/9/1796 https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article/75/9/1796... > So just to sum it up again for you: > 90% of 65+ are vaccinated in the US. I don't appreciate your snark.
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by xpe 5y ago

kaczordon 5y ago

I just assumed most people weren’t living under a rock and were aware of the basic facts of COVID. Study from Italy shows almost 90% of hospitalizations are in the 65+ group: https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article/75/9/1796/5854361 https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article/75/9/1796... So just to sum it up again for you: 90% of 65+ are vaccinated in the US. This study shows an attack rate of 60% which means vaccinated individuals can both contract and spread the virus. Previously infected individuals had an attack rate of 0%. So no, mass vaccination of the younger population provides no “public good” and for younger individuals probably has a negative cost/benefit due to side effects.

xpe 5y ago
> I just assumed most people weren’t living under a rock and were aware of the basic facts of COVID. There is no need to indirectly insult me or other people on the thread. I discussed with you in the hopes that I could learn something. You didn't reply to my specific comments in detail. If you were hoping to persuade or be kind, you missed an opportunity here.
xpe 5y ago
> I just assumed most people weren’t living under a rock and were aware of the basic facts of COVID. Study from Italy shows almost 90% of hospitalizations are in the 65+ group: https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article/75/9/1796 https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article/75/9/1796... > So just to sum it up again for you: > 90% of 65+ are vaccinated in the US. I don't appreciate your snark.
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