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ProfessorGAC

(76,761 posts)
41. Not Exactly
Thu Dec 31, 2020, 02:37 PM
Dec 2020

The mechanism of the vaccine involves both generating antibodies and capping the reactive site on the virus. (The proposed mechanism of the antibodies is the same.
It caps the ACE attack spot so the virus can no longer replicate.
The vaccine will slow the spread as the viral load of those infected, but vaccinated, reduces dramatically, in some cases approaching zero.
Hence, those mildly infected would exhale a lower load.
As likely 75+% of us have been at least very mildly exposed, but many too low to generate antibodies, it suggests that for the greater population, a minimum viral load is required for infection.
If vaccinated people shed substantially less virus, that reduced viral load would result in a lower rate of transmission.
As to still taking precautions, I buy that. But, vaccines do help reduce spread. Nowhere near enough people vaccinated yet to matter, but we'll get there.

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Then they should be relieved of duty SoCalNative Dec 2020 #1
I feel that the vaccine should be a mandatory part of job requirements. yardwork Dec 2020 #2
The vaccine is under emergency authorization. LisaL Dec 2020 #6
You Beat Me RobinA Dec 2020 #24
They should be suspended from their jobs Progressive dog Dec 2020 #3
The shortage / burn out of medical professionals makes this not doable Merlot Dec 2020 #11
You are right, Progressive dog Dec 2020 #14
Fire them! Nt USALiberal Dec 2020 #4
What is their reasoning, I wonder? Ohiogal Dec 2020 #5
How about - Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #13
I understand. Ohiogal Dec 2020 #15
Still doesn't make you can make a vaccine mandatory. LisaL Dec 2020 #18
No, and I get that it can't be. Ohiogal Dec 2020 #20
Since it is an emergency, is exactly why it should be mandatory MichMan Dec 2020 #42
This message was self-deleted by its author LeftInTX Dec 2020 #48
So you would insist that those forced to risk their lives on a daily basis Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #22
Where did I say that I would insist anyone take it? Ohiogal Dec 2020 #28
You suggested their reasoning was delusional - Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #33
Everythig is a risk - getting covid vs getting a side/long term effect Merlot Dec 2020 #16
Correct - and not everyone weighing two risks will make identical decisions. Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #23
Oh, Holy H$ll RobinA Dec 2020 #25
I'll almost certainly get it, too - Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #30
This message was self-deleted by its author RobinA Dec 2020 #29
Well, there is one DUer who has been posting a lot about this from the view of African-Americans. cwydro Dec 2020 #36
Then they should lose their jobs. Initech Dec 2020 #7
I'm getting mine this Saturday! Cbus Girl Dec 2020 #8
Covid vaccine is under emergency authorization from FDA. Thus it can not be required. LisaL Dec 2020 #9
Welcome to DU! Delphinus Dec 2020 #31
This message was self-deleted by its author Cbus Girl Dec 2020 #10
Put them in the highest risk jobs jmbar2 Dec 2020 #12
I work in health care AnyFunctioningAdult Dec 2020 #17
More vaccine left for those without priority access. LisaL Dec 2020 #19
Unfortunately those of us nurse's who want it can't get it because Gov FloridaBlues Dec 2020 #21
"Roughly 20 - 40 percent"... BlueIdaho Dec 2020 #26
That's a HUGE Variance LovingA2andMI Dec 2020 #37
It does sounds like clickbait LeftInTX Dec 2020 #49
Get mine on the 5th. ismnotwasm Dec 2020 #27
I know someone who won't get the vaccine because they use stem cells to create it. world wide wally Dec 2020 #32
That someone is uninformed. LisaL Dec 2020 #35
Thanks for that info. world wide wally Dec 2020 #38
Right now, the vaccine isn't mandatory, but at some point DeminPennswoods Dec 2020 #34
And that won't solve the problem.... LovingA2andMI Dec 2020 #39
I got my vaccine. But, vaccines don't stop the spread. You still wear all your PPE and mucifer Dec 2020 #40
Not Exactly ProfessorGAC Dec 2020 #41
Thanks. Got a question for you Professor: mucifer Dec 2020 #43
Above My Pay Grade ProfessorGAC Dec 2020 #45
Thanks just asking your opinion. I got weeks to think about it and talk with MDs on our team mucifer Dec 2020 #46
Only 25% in my job were vaccinated. xmas74 Dec 2020 #44
I don't blame anyone for refusing to take a vaccine that has not been fully tested. marie999 Dec 2020 #47
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