In addition to Simon's point, I believe getting a milder version makes you less likely to pass it on in contact with others, though I suppose the question then arises that are you now more likely to have asymptomatic transmission, passing the virus on without realising it?
Fair enough question but I think it’s about creating a proper population or herd immunity. A high enough number of fit or not so fit 40 + are going into hospital, even if not for too long or on ventilators. There is some early evidence that some vaccines actually do stop or reduce transmission greatly (up to 70% reduction). It also helps reduce the severity of the disease for anyone that does catch it and bolsters the population immunity.
That's interesting, as it hasn't been my interpretation at all. I thought the vaccine just stops you getting seriously ill, hence protects the nhs. You can still get it, and pass it on, hence why all those who have had the vaccine still need to stay home.
As ever, we need more data, but it looks like vaccination reduces infectivity:
www.sciencenews.org
My interpretation of what I’ve heard is that vaccines usually reduce the likelihood of passing on the disease, but that we don’t have enough data at the moment to confirm that this one does, so we’d better assume it doesn’t until we have those data.
He should be thankful. At least no one thinks he’s a cat.
They wear their gilets at a jaunety angle.
I thought the idea of herd immunity as a solution had been abandoned.
Particularly if administered by suppository.
