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Nearly Sane

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Re: Bad news on vaccination
« Reply #25 on: October 01, 2019, 04:28:46 PM »
Agree with Robbie. There isn't a case of herd immunity here so the arguments are different. Were there to be an outbreak of a highly communicable and deadly strain, then the argument might change.

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Re: Bad news on vaccination
« Reply #26 on: October 01, 2019, 04:48:56 PM »
But ordinary flu is highly communicable and can kill those who are vulnerable if they catch it from another person.
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Re: Bad news on vaccination
« Reply #27 on: October 01, 2019, 04:58:54 PM »
But because there are many strains you don't have the benefit of herd immunity.

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Re: Bad news on vaccination
« Reply #28 on: October 01, 2019, 05:04:05 PM »
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/flu-vaccine-selections-suggest-this-years-shot-may-be-off-the-mark/

Warning: Read only if willing to put your confidence in this years vaccine at risk!
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