serious and as such you should at least cite specifics, otherwise they come across as simple unsubstantiated biases...I, for one, would appreciate you backing up those claims.

As for the kids...I have personally observed how they can become "superspreaders" of COVID...while they rarely suffer severe consequences, they interact with a wide number of people who can, and do, suffer gravely...that is a key reason why they need to be vaccinated. As the virus has mutated, the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing spread has waned significantly, but not their protection from severe illness and they still provide some aid in mitigating spread...we'll know more in awhile about the new the new targeted vaccines...but one thing is certain, the vaccines are very safe and so the risk/benefit of vaccination favors getting shots.

While, thanks to vaccines, our hospitals are not currently experiencing an overwhelming threat, with a still unacceptable ~150,000 deaths per year and a potential seasonal increase in cases, it is wise medicine to not let up on preventative measures...at least that's how ID professionals think...

btw, when you think in terms of 99% surviving a bout with COVID, you need to also appreciate that means at least several hundred thousand Americans are still potential victims...and those who don't succumb can and do suffer long term effects that significantly affect their quality of life.

We're getting better, but we are by no means done with COVID.