Anti-vaxxers put innocent people at risk of exposure to illness and death

Echo opinion letter published in the Connecticut News Times

“Stupid is as stupid does,” a Forrest Gump quote is appropriate when speaking about the reluctance of some people (anti-vaxxers) to obtain the COVID vaccination:

#SIASD hits the nail right on the head. The COVID vaccine provides us with the ability to squash this epidemic by stopping the spread and also protecting the children who are unable to get the shot due to their age.

People who are not taking the vaccine, are increasing the risk of illness and death to themselves but also provides the virus a chance to circulate.

The time has come where we will need to mandate the vaccine for all health care employees, and federal, state and municipal employees, and require the proof of vaccination in order to dine out, or attend sports or entertainment events. Anyone not providing the proof should be denied entry because they are not only risking their lives but the lives of others, to those who say this is too much, stay home!

Get the shot or stay home.

Edward S. Marczyszak, Seymour Connecticut