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That's incredibly high compared to everywhere else. Phoenix61 Aug 2021 #1
Thank you! It's 8% of hospitalizations are vaccinated. nt Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #4
Not really. LisaL Aug 2021 #12
The original OP had it at 8% of deaths were vaccinated. Phoenix61 Aug 2021 #14
Yes I corrected Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #120
No one has ever said that the vaccinated aren't at risk of dying NickB79 Aug 2021 #2
The chances are quite small ... IF KentuckyWoman Aug 2021 #3
Of course. But if you Google it, it is bullshit because it says Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #7
0.003% risk of hospitalization or dying. KentuckyWoman Aug 2021 #11
Ya, I think it's in red rural areas where the people who Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #18
That is untrue...people were warned and if stupid governors with political ambitions lie then Demsrule86 Aug 2021 #57
I'm sure you could find something hidden & obscure Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #66
I only just started wearing a mask again...and I have been fine. The stores are insisting upon it Demsrule86 Aug 2021 #72
Sorry, I know I am over the top with this. Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #75
This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity Aug 2021 #44
link for that figure please Celerity Aug 2021 #45
Here's the link. Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #89
Two different things. The poster I replied to overstated the protection Celerity Aug 2021 #94
Since there is constant evolution and poor data overall, I think every conclusion should Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #98
Yes, still in it. All metrics (Antibodies,T helper, T killer, and B cells) still ultra high Celerity Aug 2021 #105
No. It is not the risk of hospitalization or dying. Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #92
Hmmm. KentuckyWoman Aug 2021 #116
It's not local v. national Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #118
Rather, that is Not 100% true. However, it is mostly true. DemocraticPatriot Aug 2021 #31
Can I steal that line??? "I don't play the vaccinated covid lottery" Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #90
Sure lol nt DemocraticPatriot Aug 2021 #117
We'll, it is 92% true, But the 8% of hospitalized vaccinated people aren't the only ones infected Fiendish Thingy Aug 2021 #32
Thank you for this rational post. I refuse to be hysterical about this. I have done everything Demsrule86 Aug 2021 #58
It is often true. My sister lives in Georgia. There are many cases. Her grandson brought it Demsrule86 Aug 2021 #56
In red Texas you can't even get in a hospital unless you Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #70
That is sad...the only folks I know who have died were those who refused to get vaccinated... Demsrule86 Aug 2021 #73
Please don't keep believing it is only trumpeters/unvaccinated who are Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #74
Please stop misusing statistics. Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #91
Thank you GusBob Aug 2021 #5
I know! It's like instead of listening to a clarion cry Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #9
I think the main problem with breakthrough wnylib Aug 2021 #36
The other problem is that, by and large, people who are vaccinated believe that whatever they have - Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #95
I read the same information, trying to figure out infectious period since both Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #101
The person managing contact tracing where I work - Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #104
Is that requirement or lack thereof for a vaccinated Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #122
CDC guidance Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #123
So what it really boils down to is how, if you contracted it during your Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #124
Unfortunately, people who have been vaccinated are really reluctant Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #125
That's amazing. But, even if we are midpoint on intelligence curve, there are 49% lower:) Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #126
I think it's dangerous to push this thinking. Treefrog Aug 2021 #65
Yes it is a dilemma... On one hand we have to get more people Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #68
CDC study of Los Angeles data showed that you're 29 times more likely to wind up Hugh_Lebowski Aug 2021 #6
Vaxxed and Unvaxxed are taking in the same amount of viral load Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #21
Confident in the vaccine some vaccinated unmasked and went among pwb Aug 2021 #8
As was recently encouraged by the CDC. Crunchy Frog Aug 2021 #10
Bingo! What's really ironic is that their tendency to Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #25
That is EXACTLY what is happening. Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #15
I do indeed, and sincerely, wish that karma kicks the willfully unvaxxed in the ass Tarc Aug 2021 #13
I am. Like that doc in Alabama said, it's the most miserable Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #16
Check this out, if you're into that. Crunchy Frog Aug 2021 #59
Thanks. I needed another rabbit hole to go down LOL Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #87
After reading this entire post, I must ask Ferrets are Cool Aug 2021 #17
Perhaps it's a warning... If you are vaccinated DO NOT Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #19
Well, it wasn't snark and if you had stated that in your first post Ferrets are Cool Aug 2021 #20
Whatever. Reread just for you... And said the same thing. Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #22
I agree with you, it took me reading down the thread to figure out OnDoutside Aug 2021 #38
Wow didn't know there was thread police now Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #64
Well, it wouldn't hurt if you want a positive response, otherwise have at it. OnDoutside Aug 2021 #69
Good advise. My husband reminds me a lot that Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #88
And don't go around unvaccinated people AT ALL, DemocraticPatriot Aug 2021 #33
I still don't understand the point of the thread. CrackityJones75 Aug 2021 #23
No? Well, surely there are other threads to go to where Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #27
I mean I guess. CrackityJones75 Aug 2021 #34
Those of us who have been urging caution get tackled here, a lot, by people pushing the idea Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #96
I think caution is a good idea. CrackityJones75 Aug 2021 #97
I don't put my faith in people - I put my faith in science. Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #100
But how many people on DU today are saying that? CrackityJones75 Aug 2021 #111
Gosh I hope I'm not like you describe there. Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #109
I don't think anyone does anything on purpose really. CrackityJones75 Aug 2021 #110
Could not have stated it better!!! And I often Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #121
Here's where people pretend iemanja Aug 2021 #85
But I thought the CDC said that vaccinated people could safely take off their masks! liberal_mama Aug 2021 #24
You know, if we give them a break for then, what about now??? Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #26
+1000 hamsterjill Aug 2021 #28
This is a horrific situation. Almost 200,000 cases today and 1800 deaths. I don't know how they will liberal_mama Aug 2021 #29
We are completely fucked. CrackityJones75 Aug 2021 #35
Bear in mind there is added danger being in a heavily red county, OnDoutside Aug 2021 #39
Well, Provincetown, MA is about as blue as you can get. Treefrog Aug 2021 #99
That's really surprising, I wonder what the dynamic was there ? What is OnDoutside Aug 2021 #106
Much of the US has been back in school for a while obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #71
+1 Can't believe the director hasn't been fired leftstreet Aug 2021 #67
Critical and lethal cases ARE rare with any vaxed, I'll trust the world worse data uponit7771 Aug 2021 #112
One of my law partners and his wife had a breakthrough infection LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #30
I went to a family funeral two weeks ago. My Dad's cousin died - of Covid. Rhiannon12866 Aug 2021 #37
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Sorry For Your Loss Jim G. Aug 2021 #42
I did wonder if that was it, I actually checked just to see... Rhiannon12866 Aug 2021 #43
This Is Certainly Not How I Planned My Retirement Jim G. Aug 2021 #46
None of ever imagined that this would go on for so long Rhiannon12866 Aug 2021 #49
Sorry for your loss, Rhiannon. brer cat Aug 2021 #48
I missed the actual message, but I got the reference Rhiannon12866 Aug 2021 #50
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But I'm not a stranger Rhiannon12866 Aug 2021 #52
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I'm Rhiannon Rhiannon12866 Aug 2021 #54
Yup uppityperson Aug 2021 #61
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I'm so sorry about your cousin. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2021 #60
I don't believe the breakthrough infections are as rare as they claim helpisontheway Aug 2021 #40
No one picking up the stats Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #79
I would bet TheFarseer Aug 2021 #47
That is the whole point... I am challenging that they are Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #81
Most breakthrough cases are mild. Elessar Zappa Aug 2021 #55
Where'd you get that? It's like very few in the big scheme Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #77
World wide data, critical and lethal vax cases are rare even with Delta uponit7771 Aug 2021 #113
Misses the point but thanks Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #119
Those most vulnerable to COVID who are vaccinated can still die of covid ColinC Aug 2021 #62
No one should be saying the unvaccinated never get seriously ill with Covid dsc Aug 2021 #76
Yup! Not helping some people but 100% we HAVE to vaccinate l Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #78
Yep uponit7771 Aug 2021 #114
I've never once read that vaccinated people are not getting sick. GulfCoast66 Aug 2021 #80
Oops. Exact opposite Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #82
Perhaps I made my point poorly. Because miscommunication is on the communicator. GulfCoast66 Aug 2021 #84
As per protection, think there's definitely a distinction between Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #86
*****BINGO!!!!!!******* uponit7771 Aug 2021 #115
Well said, Laura! kentuck Aug 2021 #83
Latest CDC data show vaccination effective but breakthrough cases at a non-trivial rate andym Aug 2021 #93
" Hey, LFR! Why are you still wearing a mask and Social Distancing?" Lady Freedom Returns Aug 2021 #102
I think that really plays a behind-the-scenes factor. We know this couple Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #107
Locally in Sarasota Memorial Hospital Report...on FB Sancho Aug 2021 #103
that's very interesting. Thanks for posting. Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #108
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