LIR: I don't believe there is a messaging problem. The ONLY hesitancy I can accept is the EUA portion. At least there, I understand that people are
Posted by
oblique (aka kkuphal)
Aug 18 '21, 08:33
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weighing a risk of unknown treatment vs. the risk of infection, long-term symptoms, and death. I can see that you can come to a conclusion that those risks may be similar.
However, as this rages on and we are a FULL YEAR out from the original trial participants getting their doses, the issue becomes willful ignorance of science. Every day that goes by is a weaker argument for the unknown treatment aspect and a stronger one for the risk of infection, long-COVID and death.
Additionally, many who had it early may be riding on the idea they have a strong natural immunity. More and more cases are appearing of people who had it early on getting it again now which further erodes that idea.
I know it won't make that much difference, but I wish the full FDA approval would come so at least we can get those people off the fence and my righteous anger can continue to fuel my rage that the ignorant and selfish
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