I believe comparing COVID to the flu is a pretty apples or oranges comparison, as is comparing vaccine benefits. COVID is much more contagious than the flu, hence why it's critical more people get vaccinated. Also, continuing to let COVID spread increases the chance of more mutation outside of the current variants that could circumvent both vaccine-induced immunity and natural immunity. Combined with the more contagious nature of the disease, this could essentially trigger a second pandemic. Vaccinating and bolstering immune response is critical to preventing such an outcome.
> What about those who cannot receive the vaccine for health reasons?
This is why herd immunity is so important. For those healthy adults that are able to get vaccinated, should get vaccinated. When herd immunity is reached, those who cannot be vaccinated for health reasons are protected by everyone else.
> What about those who cannot receive the vaccine for health reasons?
This is why herd immunity is so important. For those healthy adults that are able to get vaccinated, should get vaccinated. When herd immunity is reached, those who cannot be vaccinated for health reasons are protected by everyone else.