12-29-2021, 02:39 PM
Todays numbers will continue to show that unvaccinated individuals are 17x more likely to end up in the ICU than vaccinated (4.22 per 100k vs 0.25 per 100k), however, they are 31% less likely to contract Covid (56 per 100k unvaccinated vs 72 per 100k vaccinated).
What this shows is: 1) the vaccine continues to work to prevent serious illness and hospitalizations -- but it doesn't offer any extra protection against infection and 2) vaccinated individuals are not using any caution when going about their business.
Things to keep in mind: the vaccine doesn't prevent infection and it doesn't prevent the spread. Its only use is keeping you from becoming symptomatic and/or becoming seriously. ill. That means vaccinated people (along with the unvaccinated) need to wear a good mask, practise good hygiene including washing your hands regularly, and practise good social distancing, including members of your immediate family. This is especially true if you have young unvaccinated children (under 5) -- avoid contact with them to prevent spreading the virus to them.
What this shows is: 1) the vaccine continues to work to prevent serious illness and hospitalizations -- but it doesn't offer any extra protection against infection and 2) vaccinated individuals are not using any caution when going about their business.
Things to keep in mind: the vaccine doesn't prevent infection and it doesn't prevent the spread. Its only use is keeping you from becoming symptomatic and/or becoming seriously. ill. That means vaccinated people (along with the unvaccinated) need to wear a good mask, practise good hygiene including washing your hands regularly, and practise good social distancing, including members of your immediate family. This is especially true if you have young unvaccinated children (under 5) -- avoid contact with them to prevent spreading the virus to them.