There's TONNES of these sorts of studies looking at issues with the vaccine.
Well if for a significant proportion of the population Covid is now the very mild condition that it is and the vaccine is so poor at preventing infection or transmission what on earth is the point of taking it ?? It's not rocket science
What’s confusing for someone like myself, no medical training, completely at the mercy of experts that know far more than I can know, at least easily know, without the same level of expertise, is someone with your professional experience, saying the above, and the author’s of the study you cited stating at the conclusion of their discussion: “it should be emphasized that our data does not in any way change the conclusion that both mRNA vaccines are safe and effective”.
I do understand that Covid-19 poses greater risks for some than others. I was never concerned with dying, as strange as that could sound. From the time I first heard of Long Covid, that has been my #1 concern….
As to why some people don’t want to take this particular vaccine. And I repeat some or. Younger healthy people. If you can’t see why you are a lost cause.
So, question: does Long Covid affect all age groups? Can it affect young people? The authors of the study you cited stated the mRNA vaccines were “safe and effective”. I do know that very mild cases, I believe even asymptomatic cases, can result in Long Covid. Is that not true? If a young person, not a senior like myself, was concerned with developing Long Covid, which I assume could only happen if they developed Covid-19 in the first place, are you saying they would be acting foolishly if they tried to stay “up to date” with mRNA vaccines, because they were concerned with the absolutely debilitating, life altering symptoms of Long Covid? I know some here have actually advocated getting the virus, because of the effectiveness of natural immunity. To myself, Long Covid kind of throws a monkey wrench in that approach. Unless, as you imply(?) that getting the vaccine is useless for any but the most vulnerable, and I assume the vulnerability you are talking about is worsening comorbidities already there in a person, and/or dying, but not Long Covid per se.
I do think, until we hopefully get a handle on it. Long Covid is affecting many people’s ability to lead productive lives, work for a living, etc. I believe I saw a WHO estimate of 65 million worldwide afflicted with Long Covid.
I stooped wearing my N95 mask some time ago. But, I’m not into crowded venues anyway. If I think future boosters are helpful, or if the CDC says I should, I almost surely will. I had seen many statistics suggested for the prevalence of Long Covid. 1 in 8 seems a common number cited.
I guess what I’m thinking is that Long Covid can strike young, healthy people, and I would not consider that particular outcome “mild” for a young person. The disease was mild, but living has suddenly become a whole lot more difficult. So, from where I stand, there’s more than just Covid-19 for anybody to worry about. But Long Covid can resolve in time, and researchers are busy studying it as well. So there is hope at least.
Guess I’m asking a lot of questions, and if this is just rambling at this point, pay no attention….
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