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This is simply not true. The CDC has published a detailed analysis of the vaccine efficacy and known side effects [1]. This clearly shows that the benefit of be
by fsh 5y ago
This is simply not true. The CDC has published a detailed analysis of the vaccine efficacy and known side effects [1]. This clearly shows that the benefit of being vaccinated vastly outweighs the risk due to side effects in all age groups >= 18 (only adults were considered in this analysis). Even in young males (18-29) they estimate that the risk of hospital admission due to COVID is an order of magnitude higher than the risk of myocarditis (which usually does not require hospital admission).
[1] https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7032e4.htm https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7032e4.htm
- aiilns 5y agoI only skimmed this now, don't have the time to read it, but a few things to keep in mind: 1. Do they take into account the underreporting in VAERS? That could mean far higher adverse effects than those reported. 2. Are there any calculations regarding how the situation changes? As new variants emerge (like Delta), as immunity from vaccination wanes etc, how much will a vaccine prevent severe illness and death? Real world data seems to suggest vaccine efficacy isn't as great as previously thought. 3. Another point to keep in mind is that there are therapeutic solutions and as time goes on, hopefully better medications will be readily available, getting covid-19 will result in less severe illness and death. I'm not against vaccination, I just think that these are all things we should consider. Perhaps scientists have considered all this very carefully and have reached the conclusion that vaccination for all is better for the individual as well as for the society - I haven't looked deeply to find these answers. However, if all this has been carefully considered they & journalists/media really fail to communicate the science well.