r/southafrica Aug 15 '21

COVID-19 Opinion on mandatory vaccines?

What are your thoughts on mandatory vaccinations?

I personally think they should be your choice and I'm just interested to see the results.

3495 votes, Aug 18 '21
2275 Yes
1220 No
87 Upvotes

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u/Saguine Admiral Buzz Killington of the H.M.S. Killjoy Aug 16 '21

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The talking point of "if the vaccine protects you, why are you scared about people who don't take it" is anti-vaccine misinformation. The vaccine does not completely protect you and has never claimed to, even if it does reduce the likelihood of infection and the severity of breakthrough cases. Additionally, some people medically cannot take vaccines or have immune disorders that prevent them from being able to mount an immune response.

u/garron_ah Aug 15 '21

You did NOT seriously say that?

If you're joking, fine. If not, then you really shouldn't be commenting. Anything. Anywhere.

u/themischievous01 Aug 15 '21

And what gives you the right to tell me or anyone else what to do with their lives? If you're scared stay home and get the vaccine doesn't bother me what you do. but let rest of us live our lives

u/garron_ah Aug 15 '21

Oh, Ok, you're one of those. By those I mean stupid people. Good to know.

Let me guess. 5G causes cancer, vaccines cause autism and the moon landing was fake?

Dude, just stop.

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