Originally Posted by
Gary A
Something I’ve read a bit about over the past few days that I think needs addressing, is the apparent discovery that 62% of people who’ve died of the Delta variant were fully vaccinated. People not vaccinated at all account for a much lower death toll. This, in the eyes of the “told you so” brigade, is confirmation that the vaccines are more dangerous than the virus.
What we first have to look at here is who exactly are the people who are fully vaccinated. The first group were the most vulnerable, those over the age of 80 and those with serious underlying conditions. Deaths in this group, unfortunately, are ALWAYS going to be more common regardless of vaccination.
It’s estimated that this group have upwards of 95% uptake of two doses of vaccine. So, of course with that level of uptake in this group, anyone who does die is far far more likely to be fully vaccinated.
Remember, no vaccine is 100% effective, and with efficacy levels of around 90% this of course still leaves a fair number of people who won’t have that protection. Even more so in people over the age of 80 and with serious underlying conditions. That’s just a medical fact that nobody has ever denied.
Those not fully vaccinated now are those under the age of 40 with no underlying conditions. Again, these people are at a very low risk regardless of vaccination. I do hope people can see how these folk are warping this data to suit their agenda.
It’s rather like saying most people who die in car accidents are wearing a seatbelt, therefore proving that wearing a seatbelt is more dangerous than not wearing one. Of course, that’s not the case at all, it’s just that the vast majority of those driving are wearing seatbelts. The same goes for this apparent 62%. The vast majority of them are fully vaccinated, but they are still by far the most likely group to succumb to the virus due to other factors.
We’re living in a world right now that must see each and every one of us apply very high levels of critical thinking when we see things like this. These people are very good at twisting data to suit themselves, right now is a good time to ensure that you take these claims with a very large pinch of salt.