Why would you go back to a normal life once you’re vaccinated?

That's why all the antivaxxers need to stay at home forever.

The world will be better for it.

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Some real thoughtful responses so far from the big brained letsrunners!

I got vaccinated to keep other people from getting sick and to stop a devastating pandemic. I am old enough to remember a time when people in the US considered it to be patriotic to look out for each other and to put the well being of the country ahead of your own interests.

Here is a short semi-serious response:

I didn't want to get COVID and generally behaved in the spirit of restrictions because-

a) I don't want to spread it to someone who is more vulnerable and could die or be hospitalized

b) I don't want to take the risk of long COVID

c) I don't want to get potentially a bad case (I found this pretty unlikely)

Now that I have a vaccine that is practically 100% against a COVID transmission that would lead to problems a-c, I am happy to return to normal living. One thing I will continue to do more of in terms of it being a better habit is washing my hands more frequently and trying not to touch my face as much. Life is full of risks, but the worst risks of COVID are past and yes they were fully real.

I agree with everything you say. Won't get back in a car. I will continue to wear my mask. I haven't got the flu/cold in over a year and a half. This mask thing is the best thing that has ever happened to me! If I continue to wear my mask and not miss work because of cold/flu ailments, I will save tens of thousands of dollars. I couldn't of said it better.

4:59 wrote:

I agree with everything you say. Won't get back in a car. I will continue to wear my mask. I haven't got the flu/cold in over a year and a half. This mask thing is the best thing that has ever happened to me! If I continue to wear my mask and not miss work because of cold/flu ailments, I will save tens of thousands of dollars. I couldn't of said it better.

Good post!

I wasn't originally planning to get the vaccine but now I am

With all the fake news, excessive fear mongering, political incentives, etc. there is a definite smoke and mirrors vibe to covid but that all goes out the window as soon as you start to see it harming those around you. M coworker's dad just died to covid and my gf's mom is currently in the ICU

So why would I get the vaccine then return to normal? Because the only reason I'm getting it is to not risk spreading it to others

No, we are following what the science supports. You are welcome to follow the science too. If you are fully vaccinated you are welcome to ditch the mask now.

I've been vaccinated because I believe the benefit exceeds the cost. The rest of your post is you masturbating to the idea that you're smarter and stronger than me. That may or may not be true, but what do you want me to say? Keep it up?

knox harrington wrote:

I've been vaccinated because I believe the benefit exceeds the cost. The rest of your post is you masturbating to the idea that you're smarter and stronger than me. That may or may not be true, but what do you want me to say? Keep it up?

thx for the synopsis. OP was tl/dr but i figured about as much. And my feeling about getting vaccinated is same as yours.

Damn, I forgot how contagious car crashes are.

OP, google "nonlinear risk"