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Originally Posted by calgarygeologist
I don't think there really is a magic number but I'm just trying to point out that the vaccine is not our golden ticket to safety and security. It definitely helps reduce the risk amongst the vaccinated and general population but it doesn't mean that we are in the clear. I see people saying things along the lines of getting vaccinated so that they can protect their immunocompromised friends or family during visits and I'm not always sure if they are aware that they can still pick up the virus and spread it.
Obviously I would love it if the vaccine fully protected us against infection so that we can completely relax and let down our guards. I'm honestly beginning to become quite concerned about the ongoing ability of the vaccines to limit infection and spread. I'm not concerned about the effectiveness to provide protection against hospitalization but I'm worried that governments might overreact to growing case numbers and start implementing restrictive measures again.
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I think that's fair to point out, but you have to acknowledge that it's the closest thing we have to a golden ticket and and light years better than an unvaccinted population.
We are stuck with a terrible virus that doesn't have a 100% golden ticket cure.
That shouldn't stop society from taking the silver ticket that can save tens of thousands of lives, while also reducing strain on the medical system, allowing people to see doctors for other important purposes and reducing the spread to those who can't get vaccinated or are high risk.
I'm sure these people would rather a high percentage reduction in their risk vs no efforts at all.
And I agree restrictive measures are likely likely come back, which wouldn't be the case if people took the silver ticket and stayed out of the hospital.