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Originally Posted by Snortles Chortles
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if you’re obese, pre-existing conditions, 65+/etc. i get it, otherwise i don’t see the problem with a wait and see how the vaccine alpha test server goes
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Vaccines are less about personal protection and more about creating widespread immunity to slow its spread (also known as R) such that our medical systems don't become overburdened. When they become overburdened, there are not sufficient resources for our hospitals to treat all patients to the normal standard of care. The end result being, not only do people die from the targeted disease, but also from lack of care for other illnesses.
Ironically, many of those at risk are already somewhat limited in exposure due to lifestyle. For example, the elderly or the infirm are far less likely to spend time in public or travel, esp. if they are already ill and symptomatic. Thus, vaccinating them doesn't do much to lower R, but rather just eliminates some of the worst case scenarios (most burdensome and resource intensive for our healthcare systems).
It's a bit of a balancing act for sure, but any single vaccinated person will contribute to lowering R, relieving stress on our healthcare systems and improving healthcare outcomes for everyone.