07-27-2021, 02:11 PM
(07-27-2021, 01:38 PM)jwalker3853 Wrote: Fair enough. I do remember that. Please don't get me wrong, I'm not against the vaccine at all. In fact, I've been vaccinated. What I am bothered by is the stats generally completely disregard the antibodies an individual may have due to already having the virus. From my perspective, it would likely be better received if they provided information along the lines of:
Vaccine A: XX% effective against Covid variant #
Vaccine B: XX% effective against Covid variant #
Vaccine C: XX% effective against Covid variant #
Natural antibodies from previously having Covid are XX% effective against Covid variant #.
I've heard several folks - some of them family members - indicate that because their chances of survival from Covid are as good as the vaccine due to the treatments that are available today. I know that isn't how statistics work, but providing some stats/data that shows how your changes of not only avoiding the hospital but also surviving with the vaccine or some antibodies from prior infection would be helpful.
Understandable, but it takes time to determine efficacy rates. If you look at the antibody levels of IgM and IgG to specific infections they evolve over months to years. What you’re asking for is probably ongoing, but too soon to publish for the most recent variants. You probably want multiple studies to reach a consensus and the opportunity to eliminate flawed studies that may skew conclusions. Time that allows the virus to continue to spread and potentially mutate further.
Also, the case fatality for individuals isn’t necessarily the same as the overall rate. So if someone is in a low risk group, great. They probably don’t need to worry about severe Covid any more than adverse effects from the vaccine. So they should get the shot to protect their family or friends who are high risk.
