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Old 08-03-2021, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Escape Artist View Post
So maybe we shouldn't obsess about variants because there's bound to be a lot more. Just offer a booster shot every year for the original COVID which does offer some protection against the variants. If indeed a booster is even need as they need to find out the level and strength of antibodies of those vaccinated. The clinical trials were last summer so they must be testing those individuals or you'd hope so. I haven't heard any reports yet on their findings.
The shots don't help prevent the spread, if the majority of the population refuse to get them. But our tax dollars, and health insurance premiums, DO pay for those who refuse to get the shots and end up sick and unable to pay the bill.