> Had people been informed that the latest vaccines against COVID-19 behaved similarly to rhe seasonal shots people get for regular flue season, a vast majority of the public would have opted out, as they do with the seasonal versions.
We’re people informed differently? I don’t remember ever being under the impression that the COVID vaccine would provide immunity forever, or even longer than a year.
Also, incidentally, like 40-50% of American adults get the flu vaccine. For people aged 65+ it’s like 60-70%. That’s lower than the rates of COVID vaccinations, but not massively lower (especially considering that the choice to get the flu vaccine is not utilized as a signal of political group membership).
Personal anecdata(source: had covid-infected roommate, and close contact with someone who tested positive a day later): I got boosted 2 weeks before my roommate got covid, I took no precautions and didn't get sick. The second contact was the beginning of this week and didn't get sick. As far as I'm concerned, vaccines have kept me from getting covid in known-risky environments.
I was under the impression that the vaccine would prevent infection in most people, start to wear off, and that a booster once a year for the next few years would get us to herd immunity.
We’re people informed differently? I don’t remember ever being under the impression that the COVID vaccine would provide immunity forever, or even longer than a year.
Also, incidentally, like 40-50% of American adults get the flu vaccine. For people aged 65+ it’s like 60-70%. That’s lower than the rates of COVID vaccinations, but not massively lower (especially considering that the choice to get the flu vaccine is not utilized as a signal of political group membership).