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The importance of COVID vaccinations cannot be emphasized enough. Never before in human history has a vaccine been administered so broadly. Let’s take a quick look at why some people are still not convinced.

There are accusations that vaccine advocates like myself are only informed from one side about vaccinations. However, it’s always the anti-vaxxers who rely on selective studies to support their arguments without considering the proper context. I believe my overview of the key studies during the COVID-19 pandemic shows that I do not rely on one-sided information.

Anti-vaxxers are increasingly spreading false claims that vaccinations are responsible for sudden deaths. This is, of course, nonsense. Every death is thoroughly investigated, and if there were indeed a connection between vaccinations and mass deaths, we would know about it. The spread of such rumors has even led to the point where the relatives of the deceased often have to clarify that the person who died wasn’t vaccinated or that there was no temporal connection to the vaccine. That’s how far it has gone.

What is a fact is that in very rare cases, a vaccine can lead to mild myocarditis. For this reason, it’s now recommended to avoid physical activities for a week after the shot. The good news is that vaccine-induced myocarditis generally doesn’t cause long-term damage, and those affected usually recover quickly. For anyone who still finds this risk too high and decides against vaccination because of it, it’s important to note that, by comparison, a COVID-19 infection carries a much higher risk of developing myocarditis, often with longer-lasting health issues.

The Omicron Variant

The Omicron variant is currently spreading rapidly and is more contagious than previous variants. However, the course of illness is generally milder than the Delta variant. Still, it’s dangerous to believe Omicron is harmless because of this. With its escape mutation, the Omicron variant has the potential to infect even vaccinated people. But the good news is that the vaccine still protects against severe illness and long-term health impacts.

Closing Words

Until a specific vaccine variant against Omicron is available, primary vaccinations and booster shots offer excellent protection. And even with low antibody levels, memory T-cells can quickly produce new antibodies to fight the virus. So, get vaccinated!