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Since I trust you all, I'm genuinely curious. I don't seem to have the same level of concern as others regarding the current situation. I want people

Posted by oblique (aka kkuphal) Aug 9 '21, 12:32

to get vaccinated but...

Vaccines have anywhere from 67 (J&J) to 72 to 95% (Moderna/Pfizer) - Reference: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/heres-how-well-covid-19-vaccines-work-against-the-delta-variant

Presuming those numbers are "reduction in infection", we also know that the vaccines are 99%+ effective at eliminating hospitalization and death. Most reports here have the breakthrough hospitalizations around 0.08%

I already have limited exposure to non-vaccinated individuals.

Combining my exposure chance (low) with my infection chance (low), I don't feel that I have a significant risk of infection plus even if I did lose that lottery, my chance of hospitalization then is even doubly-low

Not sure what question I'm asking here other than am I being unreasonably cavalier here?

Responses:

I don't want to risk catching it due to potential long hauler issues that aren't fully understood yet, but I'm not in fear, just cautious - Max Aug 9, 13:05
I'll just add this: COVID is never going away, it's here forever at this point. We adapt, and move forward, the end. -- nm - MDH Aug 9, 12:59 2
- Yes but I’m not letting that be a distraction. -- nm - Qale Aug 9, 13:09
- This -- nm - spamlet Aug 9, 13:05
Reading the responses, and considering my own thoughts on the subject // in summation, doing the right thing often involves sacrifice, for which you - rollo Aug 9, 12:52
I decided way back at the beginning of all this that I would not live my life in fear. I've taken all reasonable measures to protect myself. - Baron and Barratry Aug 9, 12:50 4
- I feel your IM. There's a significant % of people who think COVID will go away completely and we shouldn't do anything until it does. Neither true. - MDH Aug 9, 13:03
- As a fellow young person, I would like to reiterate your youth and vitality. -- nm - rollo Aug 9, 12:53 1
  - We are sexy beasts! -- nm - Baron and Barratry Aug 9, 12:58
- this is basically me as well. I worry about some family (due to health) and hope they -- (edited) - tRuMaN Aug 9, 12:52
I am not especially concerned for myself, however, the more it circulates the more chances for a further mutation, and the longer this drags on. i -- (edited) - Andie Aug 9, 12:47
I’m masking to protect the immunocompromised and 12 and unders. - Dark Callisto Aug 9, 12:47
It's not about me, it's about everybody. Like, you know, children. -- nm - mara Aug 9, 12:47 11
- Do we have any numbers / rates on children under 12 being infected? -- nm - JaxSean Aug 9, 12:49 6
  - Just this one hospital -- (link) - Meg Aug 9, 13:01
  - Check out figure 6. It's significantly worse than this time last year. -- (link*) - mara Aug 9, 12:52 1
    - Interesting, thanks. - JaxSean Aug 9, 13:12
  - As of August 5, nearly 4.3 million children have tested positive for COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic. Almost 94,000 cases were added the past week -- (edited) - Andie Aug 9, 12:50 2
    - "Hospitalizations (23 states and NYC reported)* Among states reporting, children ranged from 1.5%-3.5% of their total cumulated hospitalizations, and - Andie Aug 9, 12:51
    - And many children's hospitals are at capacity. -- nm - Spawn Aug 9, 12:51
- Exactly, in the event that I may be carrying it I try to be careful around children. Otherwise it's more of an inconvenience than anything. -- nm - Meg Aug 9, 12:49
- And when ICUs are full, where does my mom go if she has a stroke or heart attack? -- nm - mara Aug 9, 12:48 2
  - yeah, and people getting surgeries postponed and cancelled. -- nm - Andie Aug 9, 12:48
  - And if there's another stay-at-home order, how many more small businesses close? -- nm - mara Aug 9, 12:48
I'm in the same space. -- (edited) - ReluctantCynic Aug 9, 12:45
I think you are adequately assessing your risk factors and acting accordingly. - Pippy Aug 9, 12:43 1
- Welcome. Your tax bill awaits. -- nm - rollo Aug 9, 12:47
I'm not personally concerned as I feel my risk of getting seriously low, but I do still take preventative measures to protect others. -- nm - Dano Aug 9, 12:42
you should be safe to keep others safe, they should be doing that for you. - chicken daddy Aug 9, 12:37
I might feel differently if the shingles would just get the f- done, but I doubt it. I can not afford the risk. - Spawn Aug 9, 12:37
Yeah, I don't have a problem going out with a mask on, and we have multiple trips and cruises planned in the next few months. - JaxSean Aug 9, 12:35

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