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[–] DaTingGoBrrr@lemmy.ml 14 points 1 month ago (27 children)

I am not a vaccine sceptic but I am curious as to why America still vaccinates everyone for Covid. In Sweden we haven't cared for many years about getting vaccinated and it hasn't been a problem. The vaccine is available to get if you need it. But it's not something we collectively vaccinate for any more.

[–] Peajee@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month ago

Cant speak for the US, but in general, Covid is still more dangerous during the acute infection than the flu and also causes much larger numbers of post-viral sequelae. Those are all potential reasons to recommend the vaccine, which can reduce the severity of both

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