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Tanuki

(14,918 posts)
4. I will receive my second Pfizer injection on Saturday, and I already
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 10:09 AM
Jan 2021

presumably have some protective antibodies from my recent bout with covid. I have no intention of traveling or in any way modifying my current habits, which entail complete self isolation with the exception of work and only the most essential infrequent shopping, while the virus is still circulating in the community. As another poster has said, 95% immunity for those vaccinated still means that 1 out of 20 are at a level of risk comparable to the unvaccinated. Despite my relief in being vaccinated and generally feeling that I am much safer, I cannot assume I am not going to be among the unlucky 1 in 20 and will not tempt fate. Having covid was no fun the first time.

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