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I agree with you. Many people think that the vaccines are to stop the viral infections. That is not true. Even being vaccinated anyone can get infected but the symptoms are not as bad as if not have being vaccinated. I got 5 Covid shots and I did it to protect my husband since he is immunocompromised. Still I got Covid and my husband too. Thank God it didn’t put us in a hospital but the congestion, fatigue and cough lingered for one month. Getting vaccinated is a personal decision and I respect that. Thanks for your input. Stay healthy.
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Yes, there are breakthrough infections, and the virus mutates to different strains.
Vaccines are meant to protect against severe illness and hospitalization. I tested positive twice. The first time I had a productive cough, the second time only because I knew I had been exposed. I was grateful not to have anything severe. My lungs are very compromised, and the vaccine protected me from severe disease.