The_North45 t1_jacpcc1 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:22 PM

Reply to When does saving become unhealthy? by Narrow-Imagination96

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The_North45 t1_j0dlhx9 wrote on December 15, 2022 at 9:40 PM

Reply to comment by rowanskye in Is there research comparing flu and RSV infection rates between covid vaccinated and unvaccinated cohorts? by rowanskye

Did you read the traffic article? Or the research paper? The academic paper infers potential behaviours of the vaccine hesitant. You want to email the researchers directly.

But my main point is there is significant evidence showing the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, icu admissions and death is far greater for the unvaccinated. Yet I suspect your family dismisses this evidence. Just as there has been far too much money wasted proving vaccines don’t cause autism, it is unlikely there will be a compilation of the evidence you ask for. It’s there in the data but why would a public health expert spend money and time proving that hypothesis. The driving study will likely drive up insurance premiums in the unvaccinated if it proves to be true.

The_North45 t1_j0cw4zf wrote on December 15, 2022 at 6:57 PM

Reply to Is there research comparing flu and RSV infection rates between covid vaccinated and unvaccinated cohorts? by rowanskye

I've saved myself a lot of arguing time with people who oppose vaccines with a respectful 'is there anything I can say or any evidence I can provide that will change your mind?' Almost always they say no. So I stop trying.

I'm unaware of any tracking going on regarding unvaccinated being more susceptible to flu or RSV, but almost certainly the answer will be yes. As a group people who choose not to be vaccinated are more comfortable with taking risks so are less likely to take precautions like mask wearing or avoidance of large crowds.

Evidence to support the assertion is the recent news that people who choose to be unvaccinated agains covid may be more at risk for traffic accidents. Article below.

So it is unlikely covid vaccines provide any protection against the flu or RSV, but if you are the type of person who gets a covid vaccine you are more likely to take the precautions which lessen your chance of catching the flu or SRV.

"Could COVID-19 vaccinations be related to traffic safety? While the dots definitely haven’t been connected directly between those two, a new study suggests that people unwilling to get vaccinated may be more at risk of a serious traffic crash."

https://driving.ca/auto-news/awards-surveys/study-unvaccinated-drivers-are-more-likely-to-crash