I'm not clear on how "the vaccine does not effectively prevent transmission" translates into "vaccinate everyone and give booster shots at once".
I realize these vaccines reduce transmission rates, but ~25% is still alarmingly high. From my meager understanding of epidemiology, this is orders of magnitude above what is needed to stop an epidemic. I also realize that they reduce hospitalization and death rates, both of which are extremely valuable, especially to certain populations.
But there's also a real ethical dilemma, here. The various approvals for the vaccines (especially with young children) hinge on its purported efficacy; this is what was supposed to offset the known-risks and Knightian uncertainties [0].
I realize this has become a terribly politicized issue, and I also realize there are a disappointing number of pig-headed, foolish anti-vaxxers, but it also seems like there's room for informed debate around mass inoculation with these vaccines in particular.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knightian_uncertainty
EDIT: I must admit that I am pleasantly surprised by the level-headedness and respect with which you all have responded to this comment. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it.
I realize these vaccines reduce transmission rates, but ~25% is still alarmingly high. From my meager understanding of epidemiology, this is orders of magnitude above what is needed to stop an epidemic. I also realize that they reduce hospitalization and death rates, both of which are extremely valuable, especially to certain populations.
But there's also a real ethical dilemma, here. The various approvals for the vaccines (especially with young children) hinge on its purported efficacy; this is what was supposed to offset the known-risks and Knightian uncertainties [0].
I realize this has become a terribly politicized issue, and I also realize there are a disappointing number of pig-headed, foolish anti-vaxxers, but it also seems like there's room for informed debate around mass inoculation with these vaccines in particular.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knightian_uncertainty
EDIT: I must admit that I am pleasantly surprised by the level-headedness and respect with which you all have responded to this comment. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it.