Even if I don't need the vaccine I should do it for the Good of Society, right?
The uneducated might erroneously think that by getting vaccinated they are somehow doing something good for society. Nothing could be further from the truth. The vaccine is leaky. This means that on the one hand it is effective against the initial strain, but on the other hand the virus will mutate rapidly to strains the vaccine is not effective against. If only 5% of the population, those most at risk, get the vaccine then you are not favoring these strains that the vaccine does not protect against. But if 70% are vaccinated then you are and the vaccine will no longer help anyone.
But at least my immune system will be stronger, right?
No, it will be weaker. The mRNA vaccine instructs your body to make antibodies specific to the spike protein in the Covid virus. These antibodies are useless against other pathogens. Think of this as the Magino line for France. A heavily armored wall between France and Germany. Excellent for repelling a head on attack from Germany, but useless if Germany decides to drive around the wall through Belgium. You are better off with not specific antibodies which your body was making before you got the vaccine which told them to stop and make these instead.
The uneducated might erroneously think that by getting vaccinated they are somehow doing something good for society. Nothing could be further from the truth. The vaccine is leaky. This means that on the one hand it is effective against the initial strain, but on the other hand the virus will mutate rapidly to strains the vaccine is not effective against. If only 5% of the population, those most at risk, get the vaccine then you are not favoring these strains that the vaccine does not protect against. But if 70% are vaccinated then you are and the vaccine will no longer help anyone.
But at least my immune system will be stronger, right?
No, it will be weaker. The mRNA vaccine instructs your body to make antibodies specific to the spike protein in the Covid virus. These antibodies are useless against other pathogens. Think of this as the Magino line for France. A heavily armored wall between France and Germany. Excellent for repelling a head on attack from Germany, but useless if Germany decides to drive around the wall through Belgium. You are better off with not specific antibodies which your body was making before you got the vaccine which told them to stop and make these instead.