Because the vaccine is incredibly effective against original COVID. As far as I know, breakthrough cases are due to variants (I may be wrong here). We also know the effectiveness against severe disease and death, so this "how much is up to debate" is incredibly dismissive. Of course the narrative will change because viruses evolve. That narrative hasn't changed and we've harped on it as a reason to get the shot, so get the fucking shot!
The truth hasn’t changed since day one. The vaccine never kept you from carrying or transmitting the virus, it just keeps you from getting really sick. Now if you want to debate viral loads, those vaccinated carry less, then we need to acknowledge that asymptotic cases fall into the same category. Either way, you can still carry and transmit. The whole narrative of “do it for others” is a load of crap. You take the jab to protect yourself. If you want to protect others then stay away from them if you’re feeling bad or sick.
Sure it did, of COVID alpha. We suspected COVID could evolve rapidly like the flu but hoped not. The truth is vaccines keep you from carrying and transmitting multiple other viruses, that truth hasn't changed.
The only news sources I watch are Covid news from either CPAC Quebec, TV5 (France), Euronews or CNN United States and I read occasionally the WHO website, and CDC website. Not once did I hear nor read anything as you stated... Once again...not once did I see any of the above early in the vaccine rollout. In contrast, I heard they didn't know if it can still carry Covid and then spread to another person (e.g. family member or child) which is why they still had the face mask wear recommendations... It resulted in some states (e.g. Florida and Texas) specifically stating they are not going to follow the face mask wear / social distancing recommendation to instead fully open as normal... their way of getting back to normal. They often stated Covid is new...still is new and the science will be changing a lot as they learn more. Anyways, we argue before about this specific issue back early last year in the Pandemic...that the science will be changing a lot because of the Novel Coronavirus. Anyways, I do remember a few medical Covid guests on CPAC Quebec and CNN stating they didn't expect life to return back to normal (if everybody co-operated) until maybe the end of 2021. Well, we all know what happened next...people did not co-operate. Yet, I do remember a speech by Biden on national TV wanting a percentage vaccinated goal by July 4th (I think) in which people can gather in their homes with a small number of guests. CDC has been saying people should talk to their own Doctors. Therefore, it will be the Doctors responsibility to tell their clients if Vitamin D, Zinc, or any other over the counter prevention treatment is suitable. By the way, my Doctor recommended Vitamin D and Zinc last May 2020 when I took my kids in for their physical. I responded...I've been taking them since my teenage years for my nutrition needs due to the demands on my body when I competed in sports (rowing/judo). My brother (a Doctor in South Dakota) recommends Vitamin D, Zinc, and Vitamin C and so does my sister (a nurse) to family and friends. My point, if you're waiting for the CDC to do the things your Doctor should be doing... it's time for you to get a new Doctor. Also, everybody knows that ethnic communities are hit hard by Covid...not just Hispanics and Blacks. In my area...we're heavy with Québécois, Irish, Italians, and Indigenous Canadians. These are also the largest infected people with Covid. My girlfriend (a ICU nurse) has seen Covid patients that are the above-mentioned groups with other lesser percentages of German, Belgium, Portuguese, Jewish and Chinese. She has only had one Hispanic patient but she said he was Black Hispanic (very dark-skinned). All the above ethnic communities. Reality, people are assholes and not willing to do their part to get back to normal. Expecting the CDC to do everything for you...not good. If anything, just run the math if you don't trust the CDC. I wouldn't listen to any news story about booster shots unless its specific to your region (not somewhere else). As the CDC person stated, Covid will be here most likely like the FLU shot...people will need to get a booster only when the efficacy of the current vaccines drops to a level that requires such. Seriously, how long did it take North America to normalize Influenza (we typically only get the FLU vaccine every few years) or whenever there's an outbreak in the community you reside ? Yet, most Doctors will say that we should get the FLU vaccine every year prior to the fall FLU season hitting us. How often do you bitch about getting the FLU shot every few years ??? Personally, I'm good with getting the FLU vaccine every two years. Maybe I will get it more often (yearly) as I get a little older. P.S. In 1918 when the FLU Pandemic hit...try to guess how many times did science change from 1918 to 1920 involving the Influenza virus ??? Hint - A lot more than the science involving Covid and that's only because we now have much better technology, better contact tracing, better border controls and better medicine. P.S.S. Be careful of the black market...there's a lot of bogus (copy) Vaccines and Ivermectin out there now that's being sold. I wrote about this in the health science section @ https://www.elitetrader.com/et/thre...when-it-comes-out.353703/page-37#post-5431784 wrbtrader
People take the jab to protect their loved ones and themself. I mention in my prior comment about ethnic communities. They are the population most likely to have a multi-family dwelling. Thus, if one person is infected...impossible to stay away from other family members unless you have a 2nd home that's nearby. Just as important, people of color are most likely those that are the front-line workers and many underpaid. Tough pill to swallow when you're working one of the few jobs that are still open for business but you can not afford to take off from work due to illness (this was a big problem in 2020). wrbtrader
Memories are such convenient things, just ask Biden Speaking of Biden, it wasn’t just a couple of weeks ago he was telling everyone either get the jab or put on a mask. https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/biden-get-vaccinated-or-wear-a-mask-until-you-do/vi-BB1gHTjP Why did he say that? Because the powers that be were trying to coerce everyone unvaccinated into compliance with the lie that once you’re vaccinated you can’t spread the virus and no longer need the social protections. Hell, it’s the whole reasoning behind the covid-pass.... once you’re fully vaccinated it’s safe to be around others and others around you. False!! The left is flopping around like a fish out of water. The truth has always been the vaccine protects you from getting sick, not protecting others from you. However the MSM has been pedaling a completely different story to it’s sheeple, or was until the vaccine started showing signs of ineffectiveness
If your intent to have a political discussion...this probably is not the best thread for it even though this is the Political section of the forum. Yet, if you want to talk about Ivermectin or Vaccine Efficacy...go for it. In case you're wondering, I said the same thing last year when Trump recommended drinking bleach or getting advice from a Doctor talking about demon sperm. You guys didn't bitch about MSM then did you ? (rhetorical question and sarcasm too...don't answer because it will continue down the politics road of debates and not medical treatment discussion). If you're a government employee...be lucky...you have choices - vaccination, wear a face mask, and be subjected to frequently Covid tests. I'm ex-military...we didn't have a choice about any type of vaccination when we were sent abroad. Yet, if you work in private business and your boss wants you to be vaccinated or wear a face mask to protect another co-worker or customer that may have an underlying medical condition...do the right thing or find another job. By the way, I hope you do realize there's a lot of vaccinated ET members here. So far, I've not seen one member talk about getting Covid infection after being vaccinated, not a serious infection that require hospitalization nor a reinfection...not one. Please correct me if I'm wrong. In contrast, there have been a few members here that are not vaccinated and talk about getting infected with Covid, a few hospitalized and a few others not vaccinated that have just disappeared without saying a goodbye. Regardless, you should stay away from MSM...it has too much of an influence on you because you complain often about it. As I stated...you're a trader. Just do the math and risk management if you don't trust the WHO, CDC, Biden, Democrats or any Republican that believes in vaccination to protect the American citizens considering... The current numbers in fact do show most of those that are hospitalized in North America...they are those not vaccinated and they're younger. It's a statistic that stands out the most..not even debatable. wrbtrader
Dr. Byram Bridle tells the 'Ingraham Angle' that unvaccinated individuals 'are likely acquiring' in substantial numbers, 'naturally acquiring immunity' https://video.foxnews.com/v/6266738894001#sp=show-clips&spark_wn=1
(Natural News) A precedent-setting study on natural immunity was published in Cell on July 14, 2021. The study finds that natural immunity to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is comprehensive and durable, with persisting antibody responses, robust memory B cell recognition and T cell immunity. The study followed 254 covid patients for eight months and measured immune markers in their blood samples. The recovered patients included men and women who experienced a range of outcomes, from mild, moderate, and severe disease. The researchers used cross-sectional and longitudinal studies and found that SARS-CoV-2 infection causes the immune system to generate poly-clonal, humoral and cellular immune responses that target multiple viral proteins while establishing long-term immunity to SARS-CoV-2 and a host of other coronaviruses. T cell memory is comprehensive and promises future protection to coronavirus variants Full exposure and natural immunity may be the most important concept going forward, for it sets up the immune system to adapt to future mutations (and laboratory changes) to coronavirus strains https://www.naturalnews.com/2021-07-29-natural-immunity-to-covid-is-comprehensive-durable.html Longitudinal analysis shows durable and broad immune memory after SARS-CoV-2 infection with persisting antibody responses and memory B and T cells https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-medicine/fulltext/S2666-3791(21)00203-2?s=03#secsectitle0020 Recent article from Iceland English translation The epidemiologist believes that it is now necessary to try to achieve herd immunity to the coronary virus by letting it continue, but to try to prevent serious illness by protecting vulnerable groups One and a half months after the abolition of all domestic operations, a record number of people have been diagnosed infected in recent weeks, despite the fact that the majority of the population has been vaccinated. https://translate.google.com/transl...fi-hjardonaemi-med-thvi-ad-lata-veiruna-ganga