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Originally Posted by billethkid
It would seem there is a message in the current run up in numbers of "cases".
Is the infection and or death rate acceptable to those choosing to not vaccinate?
The politicians, the media and ultimately medical experts are flip flopping daily and even within the day!
Any different than those who elect to not wear seat belts? Who elect to continue smoking? We don't see these numbers being reported daily in the headlines!!
What is the difference?
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Your original question asked, “Is the infection and or death rate acceptable to those choosing to not vaccinate?”
First, let me preface by saying that my husband, who currently practices medicine, and I received our vaccines as soon as they were offered. We did so as my husband saw the affects of this disease, both short term and long term. We encouraged our family members to do the same and most did, but a few still have not. This is their choice. It was my brother’s choice and he died and it still has not persuaded the others to reconsider. Statistics and spikes and news reporting simply won’t change their minds. You didn’t ask that question though, you asked if the death rate is acceptable.
As a society, we have become somewhat conditioned to acceptable levels of death. “Annual deaths from diseases such as influenza — which before the pandemic killed between one-quarter of a million and half a million people each year globally — offer a barometer.”
How many COVID deaths are acceptable in a post-pandemic world? - Vaccine Safety Info As this article points out, there are many factors that will determine what is acceptable, whether a person is vaccinated or not. Covid is going to be around for some time and how we go forward is important. Perhaps by reporting Covid numbers, news outlets believe they can convince folks to get vaccinated and that’s why they continue to do so. As for my family and friends who have decided not to get the vaccine, it makes no difference.