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by ed25519FUUU 2022 days ago
I’ve heard this argument before, I’m still convinced that covering at-risk groups first is the best idea. Even if it still continues to spread for months, we can bring the deaths way down, and give our isolated elderly generation a much-needed opportunity to see family and friends.
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> give our isolated elderly generation a much-needed opportunity to see family and friends

There's concern that elderly people's weaker immune systems won't react as strongly to the vaccine, so it won't be as effective.

https://www.statnews.com/2020/12/03/cdc-advisory-panels-lone...