Must preface this by saying I've never been what you would call an anti-vaxxer
But something doesn't quite sit right with me that the government should force people to do something that arguably does not prevent the spread.
I don't expect this syllogism to be all encompassing but I do think it lays out enough for a reasonable person to have doubts. This is why I believe the whether to vaxx or not to vaxx should be a matter of personal discretion. The government should not be implementing policy that would use folk's livelihood as leverage to compel them one way or another.
You may not know this but there have been studies conducted that suggest that certain blood types may have less susceptibility to severe cases of COVID. I am fortunate enough to have a blood type that may protective from the viral infection per this study.
Ray et al [21] published the largest study to date in Canada, investigating the association of blood type with COVID-19. This population-based cohort study from Ontario included a total of 225,556 patients who underwent polymerase chain reaction testing for SARS-CoV-2. Among these, 7,071 (3.1%) tested positive for the virus. Adjusted relative risks (ARRs) were calculated after adjusting for patient demographic data and medical comorbidities. The authors found that individuals with type O blood were less likely to contract SARS-CoV-2 compared with non–type O blood groups (ARR = 0.88; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.84–0.92). Rhesus (Rh)-negative individuals were also less likely to be diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 (ARR = 0.79; 95% CI, 0.73–0.85). Interestingly, individuals with O-negative blood type were further protected against viral infection (ARR = 0.74; 95% CI, 0.66–0.83). Type O individuals were at decreased risk compared to non–type O individuals with regard to secondary outcomes, such as severe illness and death (ARR = 0.87; 95% CI, 0.78–0.97). Rh-negative individuals were also at lower risk of severe illness and mortality compared to Rh-positive patients (ARR = 0.82; 95% CI, 0.68–0.96). Taken together, the authors concluded that type O and Rh-negative blood groups may be protective against SARS-CoV-2 infection and illness.
Perfect tune for Halloween coming up. 🎃
In conclusion, people should be able to manage their risk using their own judgment. Obviously, DYOR. If the vaccine is something you judge is best for you personally. Go for it! If not, take whatever precautions you judge are best for you, your family and society at large. It should be YOUR decision.
