I'm kinda surprised nostr does not have a bigger anti vax community.

There are more hardcore anti vaxxers at the local farmers market than I've met on here.

It's an argument I enjoy having.

Because I'm against the forced vaccinations, and I somewhat understand the science, at least to enough degree to have a genuine argument.

I don't get the flu shot and never had the Covid shots, but I keep most of my vaccinations up to date.

I read the pamphlets, then do further reading online.

Because to me it's potential risk of infection vs potential risk of vaccine injury vs potential protection from the vaccine.

You look up the side effects of the vaccine, look up the side effects of the disease, look up the effectiveness of vaccine.

And weigh it up for yourself.

And obviously, healthy lifestyle is important.

Even if the vaccines were a lot better than they are, if you aren't eating right getting enough exercise sunlight and sleep. the vaccines won't work.

People with seriously compromised immune systems usually don't get vaxxed because it's pointless, their immune system can't adapt.

I'm very middle grounded on this subject.

The pro vax crowd (I mean pro enough to have a strong opinion) are usually the more dogmatic side in this argument I find.

Just about every anti vax person I know is that way because of personal experience, because of gaslighting from doctors and nurses after someone had a vaccine injury.

Everyone I've met on the other side of the argument has an "annoying antivax" friend or family member that never shuts up about it.