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1. ‮Andrew Cassidy (cinebox@cybre.space)'s status on Tuesday, 18-Jan-2022 15:58:10 UTC ‮Andrew Cassidy

   Random thought: being vaccinated means a greater chance that a Covid infection is asymptomatic, so where an unvaccinated person might stay home with symptoms a vaccinated one might continue going out in public

   Wear a mask. Stay home. The vaccine is not a panacea

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   • Fudgel Ultracrepidarian (fudgel@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 18-Jan-2022 15:59:21 UTC Fudgel Ultracrepidarian

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     • Terry Hancock

     @TerryHancock @cinebox even latest recommendations from CDC state that vaccines do not prevent transmission. If you are asymptomatic you are probably not contagious when walking around cuz you do not spread particles much without full nose but you definitely contagious when going out, partying, having seks, kissing, hugging, sharing beer, flying, etc.
     And vaccinated folks actually think they can do all of that ’cuz „vaccination prevents transmission” which is not true (also according to CDC).

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   • Terry Hancock (terryhancock@mastodon.art)'s status on Tuesday, 18-Jan-2022 15:59:22 UTC Terry Hancock

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     @cinebox
     If you are vaccinated and asymptomatic, you're probably not likely to be contagious, even if you technically do have some Covid virus from an exposure.

     This was discussed as a possible concern back when the vaccines were first rolled out, but the authorities (CDC/WHO/etc) soon claimed good evidence that vaccination was preventing transmission.

     The "defense in depth" advice is still good (don't go mixing with people if you don't have to), but I don't think this is a big worry.

   • Terry Hancock (terryhancock@mastodon.art)'s status on Tuesday, 18-Jan-2022 15:59:26 UTC Terry Hancock

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     • Fudgel Ultracrepidarian

     @fudgel @cinebox

     Here is what the CDC actually says. TL;DR: 'Masks good, vaccines also good. Use both.'

     "Current evidence indicates that fully vaccinated people without immunocompromising conditions are able to engage in most activities with low risk of acquiring or transmitting SARS-CoV-2, with additional prevention measures (e.g. masking) where transmission is substantial or high."

     https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/science/science-briefs/fully-vaccinated-people.html

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   • Terry Hancock (terryhancock@mastodon.art)'s status on Tuesday, 18-Jan-2022 16:48:55 UTC Terry Hancock

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     • Fudgel Ultracrepidarian

     @fudgel @cinebox

     I think the biggest worry is that, at least where I am, the issue is not "masks vs vaccines". It's that the same people who won't get vaccinated, ALSO won't wear masks or avoid large indoor gatherings.

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