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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe
JimB, TWalgamuth, MSFowler,
If the vaccination won't totally protect us, why should we want any of the possible associated risks involved? Is this just a placebo deal getting immunized?  |
Because the risks are presumed to be negligibly low, and shingles is known to be so awful.
I don't think a 50% reduction in infection could be considered a placebo effect.
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