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Vaccinated And Boosted

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The statement, "I just tested positive for COVID-19 - I'm grateful to be vaccinated and boosted!" is becoming popular among celebrities in Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and some politicians. They use these words to show thankfulness for getting the vaccine, even though they still caught the virus. Skepticism arises, questioning whether this narrative serves unity or if it serves as a marketing tool for pharmaceutical companies.
Conservatives often question the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine and boosters in preventing the spread of the virus. They highlight cases where people have been infected despite being vaccinated, leading to doubts about the vaccine's ability to prevent transmission. Their emphasis on natural immunity as a key part of our strategy to prevent severe illness is an important perspective that adds depth to the vaccination debate.
Critics argue that early promises of the vaccine's effectiveness have not been fulfilled. Breakthrough infections present a challenge to the narrative around vaccine effectiveness, raising doubts about achieving herd immunity through vaccination, a goal heavily promoted during the initial phase of vaccination campaigns.
The focus has shifted from preventing infection to reducing severe illness and hospitalization. This change is perceived as a goalpost shift by conservatives, who argue that if vaccines do not prevent transmission, then mandates and passports lose their primary justification.
Vaccine safety remains a point of contention. Despite assurances, reports of myocarditis, pericarditis, and other adverse events fuel concerns. Many believe that these incidences are underreported and not thoroughly investigated, leading to skepticism about the overall safety of the vaccines. Social media has become a platform for personal testimonies of vaccine injuries, adding to the conservative discourse questioning vaccine safety.
Governmental authorities have been seen as overreaching in pushing for vaccination. Vaccine mandates, in particular, are viewed as a violation of individual rights and personal freedom. The argument is not just about health but also about autonomy and the right to choose medical interventions.

Bill Clinton - 42nd United States President

Michael Regan - 16th Administrator of EPA

Robert Garcia - Mayor of Long Beach City, CA

Stacey Abrams - Mayor of Long Beach City, CA

Tina Kotek - Oregon Governor-Elect

Keith Ellison - Minnesota Attorney General

Betty McCollum - United States House of Representative for Minnesota

Deb Haaland - 54th Secretary of Interior

Josh Stein - Attorney General of North Carolina

Summary

The narrative of being grateful for being vaccinated and boosted, even after testing positive for COVID-19, is gaining popularity among celebrities and politicians. However, skepticism arises about the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing transmission and achieving herd immunity. Criticism also surrounds the shift in focus from preventing infection to reducing severe illness and hospitalization. Vaccine safety remains a contentious issue, with concerns about underreported adverse events and government overreach in promoting vaccination through mandates and passports. The discussion around vaccines extends beyond health issues to individual rights and autonomy. Overall, there is a call for more transparency and thorough evaluation of vaccine claims by pharmaceutical companies.