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Re:Why doesn’t natural immunity count in the US? by raxxorrax on Wednesday September 15, 2021 @05:55AM (#28537184)
For some few exceptions. I am vaccinated and don't feel threatened by unvaccinated people at all. Yes, there are people with compromised immune systems, but I think it is on them to reduce the risk of exposure without having a mandate on vaccination.
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Re:Why doesn’t natural immunity count in the US? by franga2000 on Wednesday September 15, 2021 @06:18AM (#28537354)
It's not just about immunocompromised people. The fewer people are vaccinated the quicker we get rid of the virus. If don't do it quickly, we're slowly "marinading" the virus in the vaccine, increasing chances for a vaccine-resistant mutation. It's kind of like why you're not allowed to stop a course of antibiotics half-way through.
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Re:Why doesn’t natural immunity count in the US? by ghostwriter on Wednesday September 15, 2021 @02:41PM (#28542702)
> The fewer people are vaccinated the quicker we get rid of the virus.

There is no evidence that the virus can be get ridden of.

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Re:Why doesn’t natural immunity count in the US? by franga2000 on Wednesday September 15, 2021 @02:47PM (#28542791)
Well, we have gotten rid of other viruses in the past and it also makes sense in theory given what we know about viruses, so the burden of proof is on those claiming we can't.
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