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    • cilantrofellow [any]
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      4 years ago

      That’s wrong though. Lots of vaccines protect from symptoms but not spread (i.e. polio). Some vaccines are not permanent (dengue). Some people cannot get vaccines (allergies).

      This will be a new, Emergency use authorization vaccine with non-comprehensive efficacy data. Many vaccines being produced will require multiple doses and need a dedicated ultra-cold supply chain. Lots of room for failure.

      Get the vaccine, but still wear a mask. As someone who wears one 8-10 hours a day it’s really not that bad you just need ones that fit comfortably.

        • cilantrofellow [any]
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          4 years ago

          So, you didn’t address my points at all before repeating your trendy term, but ok.

          I would love normalizing masks in public honestly. The idea that there will always be respiratory viruses and that’s why we shouldn’t bother with masks is Ben Shapino level reasoning - wearing a mask can likely help reduce your exposure to colds and flu as well which would be awesome for a lot of at risk populations. On top of that it blocks facial recognition and provides privacy.

          I’m all for pushing against the CDC’s habit of saying do this because we say so, but explaining it clearly and honestly to make a society where mask wearing is typical would be a positive, both during the pandemic, in the immediate aftermath, and beyond.

    • crime [she/her, any]
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      Even if it was pointless theatre - which it isn't - it's good to normalize face coverings in case you ever want to go to a protest or similar cool zone activities

    • SerLava [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      widespread vaccination

      The vaccines probably won't be 100% effective, so a lot of people will die from a lack of masks.