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hoolstoptheheels

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Well, it is our best known defense. You are definitely right that the


Variant is new, so of course we can’t have a long history of data. But since, after billions of doses administered, we know that there is virtually no downside to getting the shot, it seems reasonable to say it is the best known defense.

The more we can limit the spread, which seems particularly tough with this new variant, the lower the odds of more variants. Just because this one may be less severe than prior variants (also not known for sure yet), that doesn’t mean future versions can’t be worse.

It’s really the same idea with masking. Very little downside with at least some upside, in some settings, with the right masks, worn right. You scream like a wild banshee over exaggerated risks about the bug, and to some extent, I agree with that. Yet you are completely blind to the ways you do exactly the same things with the best tools we know of to limit the damage the bug can do. And it can do and has done a whole lot.

(In response to this post by jpmHoo)

Posted: 12/15/2021 at 09:37AM



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