I know you're trying to make a point, but if the reaction numbers are as rare as they say they are, then that's a 0.00085% chance of dying from the vaccine.
COVID itself, stating numbers we often use to argue against lockdowns, has something like a 99.7% survival rate, right? If we want to play pendantics, the vaccine seems like the better bet by pure numbers.
Since we like to make fun of the "you're kiling grandma!" crowd from the left, here's a question - for young people the answer is pretty obvious we shouldn't really need to vaccinate, but for old people, is it worth the risk or not? Old people have something like a 97% survivability rate and the risk of "long term effects" is a bit less of an issue for them than it is for those of us in our 20s and 30s.
If you're not going to live another 20 years, no point in worrying what is 20 years down the line. If you're post-menopause, no point in worrying about sterility. Different treatments for different groups, as per their needs... Sounds crazy, right?
Here is another source with more information for those who want it:
https://archive.is/dZxBR
Apparently 7 million people have already got the J&J shot in the U.S.
I know you're trying to make a point, but if the reaction numbers are as rare as they say they are, then that's a 0.00085% chance of dying from the vaccine.
COVID itself, stating numbers we often use to argue against lockdowns, has something like a 99.7% survival rate, right? If we want to play pendantics, the vaccine seems like the better bet by pure numbers.
Since we like to make fun of the "you're kiling grandma!" crowd from the left, here's a question - for young people the answer is pretty obvious we shouldn't really need to vaccinate, but for old people, is it worth the risk or not? Old people have something like a 97% survivability rate and the risk of "long term effects" is a bit less of an issue for them than it is for those of us in our 20s and 30s.
If you're not going to live another 20 years, no point in worrying what is 20 years down the line. If you're post-menopause, no point in worrying about sterility. Different treatments for different groups, as per their needs... Sounds crazy, right?
Hey man, I'm just doing a thought experiment. I agree with you. Vaccinate the vulnerable, but why tf we're vaccinating 18 year old kids is beyond me.