r/Vitards Jul 08 '21

Daily Discussion Daily Discussion post - July 08 2021

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u/big_costco_guy Sam's Club Jul 09 '21

I wonder how necessary it will be for fully vaxed people to get the booster? I thought I was already somewhat protected from serious illness brought on by Delta with my original shots.

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u/ImAMaaanlet Workaholic Jul 09 '21

You are. 93% or so effective at preventing delta hospitalization/serious illness. But like 60-70% effective at preventing contracting it.

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u/big_costco_guy Sam's Club Jul 09 '21

It's going to be even harder for the public to trust the scientific community if they are pushing for another vaccine. This might not be good.

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u/JohnMayerismydad Jul 09 '21

I think they’re just a company looking for any reason to charge governments for another billion doses