RASIE

3y

Huh? If there has been any piece of consistent information about the vaccine, from weeks before it came out up until now, is that it does not stop transmission. It isn't even specifically designed to stop transmission: it's purpose to increase your resistance to picking up the virus should you come into contact with someone who is positive — while helping to decrease the chances of having severe symptoms if you get it.

Does it create an environment when transmission rates are potentially slowed down signifcantly? Yes. But it doesn't stop transmission, which is why they've been reiterating for weeks that you can still catch it from others after getting the vaccination, you're just less likely to. It's also why everyone at my hospital who has gotten vaccinated in the past week has also been instructed to not only wear the typical mask/gloves and social distance, but they also must wear face shields now as well.

And lets say it hypothetically does stop transmission... Even then, it still would not be a "get out of jail free card" from lockdown or social cautions for those who receive it. Just because someone might be immune, doesn't mean any virus that contacts their clothing/skin/belongings gets vaporized on sight. There would still be a decent amount of lockdown time and caution for everyone, vaccinated or not. Which is why it's so ridiculous how many people i've seen talking about the vaccine like it will create an invisible aura of 100% anti-covid protection around them and give them renewed freedom in life.