Voices on COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters: Are They Necessary?
With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommending a 'booster' shot for some individuals to enhance their immunity against the changing coronavirus, the debate around getting these additional doses has heated up. Here are the views of various individuals, reflecting a wide range of opinions on the matter.
Who Opposes Vaccine Boosters?
For some users, the mere suggestion of a booster shot is met with resistance. One such individual, who preferred to remain anonymous, expressed, 'No, of course not. I didn’t even have the first one. I take vitamin D and zinc every day and haven’t had a virus ever since.' This participant believes in alternative methods and natural supplements to stay healthy.
Another user, also opting to remain anonymous, shared, 'Absolutely not, I haven’t had a regular jab let alone a booster. None of those toxins are going in my body.' This perspective reflects concerns about vaccine safety and efficacy, aligning with those who believe in avoiding any form of 'toxin' injection.
One user confidently stated, 'Haha, I haven’t even had the first. Out and about everyday and everywhere, and haven’t caught it at all. I take vitamin D every day and zinc. I don’t need a dodgy vaccine. None of my 7 grandchildren have been vaccinated, and no one gets sick.' This opinion echoes a skeptical stance, suggesting that staying healthy can be achieved without vaccination.
Proponents of Vaccine Boosters
Paving a different path, some users are in favor of getting booster shots. One participant said, 'Yes, without question. Like the flu, the COVID virus mutates readily, so the shot that worked a year ago may not be very useful today.' This viewpoint emphasizes the need for updated vaccines to counter the evolving virus.
However, another user countered with concerns: 'NO. The more COVID shots you get, the greater the risk of adverse events and immune system damage.' This perspective highlights worries about the cumulative effect of multiple vaccines and their potential long-term risks.
One participant who is well-informed and updated on vaccinations shared, 'I think so and am fully up to date with my vaccinations. The jabs had no side effects on me, and post-vaccination, I had COVID. It was like a mild 3-day cold, tested positive for 9 days.' This account provides a personal anecdote that challenges the perceived efficacy of vaccines in preventing severe cases after initial vaccinations.
A final user added, 'My last flu and COVID jabs given simultaneously at a local pharmacy were so painless that I wasn’t even sure they’d been given! Conspiracy theorists – they were an hour later if I stretched my extended arms behind me as far as they’d go, I could just about feel the injection sites.' This opinion further emphasizes the comfort and ease of administering vaccine boosters.
Lastly, a user affirmed the importance of boosters, stating, 'Yes – after a few months, your circulating antibodies will have worn out, leaving you susceptible to a breakthrough case, and the booster vaccine will reestablish them. Each generation of the vaccine has been tuned to better fight the virus.' This perspective supports the need for regular updates to vaccines to stay ahead of the mutating virus.