12-21-2020, 08:32 PM
After reading the discussion I have a few thoughts to share.
Firstly, on the topic of whether or not the vaccine reduces transmission, I think the answer is 'quite likely', however, the study would have difficulties in differentiating this particular outcome. According the best current information, asymptomatic transmission is not as effective:
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03141-3
Asymptomatic viral loads do not stay high for long, making transmission less likely.
As to vagal responses, these happen all of the time. I had one when getting an eye scan (the inject a dye into your blood for this). It happens at blood donor clinics every day. Some of the allergic reactions are a bit of a concern, but so far most of them seem to be easily treated. Definitely a risk I'm willing to take given the alternatives.
Firstly, on the topic of whether or not the vaccine reduces transmission, I think the answer is 'quite likely', however, the study would have difficulties in differentiating this particular outcome. According the best current information, asymptomatic transmission is not as effective:
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03141-3
Asymptomatic viral loads do not stay high for long, making transmission less likely.
As to vagal responses, these happen all of the time. I had one when getting an eye scan (the inject a dye into your blood for this). It happens at blood donor clinics every day. Some of the allergic reactions are a bit of a concern, but so far most of them seem to be easily treated. Definitely a risk I'm willing to take given the alternatives.
Me ka ha`aha`a,
Mike
Mike