At the same time, Covid also is a risk, particularly for certain demographics. The data is necessarily incomplete precisely because it is so new, so there are unknowns on both sides.
That being said, refusing to make a decision just because data is incomplete strikes me as illogical. So I'm squarely in the camp of believing each person needs to consider their own individual situation, and make the best decision possible with the limited information we have. For me, that means I got the initial shots, but no booster since I'd rather just get Omicron.
I do think the choosing of sides based on whether or not someone gets vaxxed is rather ridiculous, on both sides.
“refusing to make a decision just because data is incomplete strikes me as illogical”
Concur. This is a debating tactic I have seen used often on the left (I’m not pointing any fingers here).
Fact is though, if we waited until the dust settled and the numbers finally rolled in and the books were written it will be 10 years on.
But we need to make informed decisions now! So we gather what information we can and use it to make the best decisions we can for ourselves. Has to be that way. Sometimes we NEVER get the data sorted out.
It’s actually VERY logical when you present the scenario more accurately.
Refusing to make a decision about something with potentially serious and permanent adverse consequences makes all the sense in the world. In fact, that’s what is SUPPOSED to be done. It’s why new drugs are kept OFF the market until clinical testing is done — not vice versa.