IS IT A CONSPIRACY?

Words M Prystowsky | Photo Hakan Nural

A recent study has found an increased number of people hesitant to be vaccinated against the contagious disease, Covid-19. The results are published in a recent paper from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study shows that only 58% of US citizens are fully vaccinated, with most people being vaccinated over the age of 65. The study also found that the total number of vaccines being administered has decreased drastically since April 2021.


So the question is, have we turned a corner and begun to abolish the virus, so people don’t need vaccines, or has culturally-driven apathy begun to rear its head? It’s hard to know for sure, but there are some clues. For instance, the search term “covid” had been on a steady decline that is until the Delta-variant began to strike the US.

In this article, we explore why people are avoiding the Covid-19 vaccine.

People are afraid of the Covid vaccine because they don’t understand it.

There are several reasons why some people are not seeking the coronavirus vaccine, including concerns about side effects and distrust of institutions. “People are afraid. This is proven by surveys that show that 45% of Americans say they’re less likely to get the coronavirus vaccine than last year,” said Dr. Peter Hotez at Baylor College of Medicine. It’s a bacteria, virus, and infected cell vaccine. In essence, it works like a parasite. In the sense that the vaccines insert themselves into our blood cells and make us more resistant to the effects of Covid. The vaccine builds a wall around our red blood cells to protect them from invading things like bacteria and viruses that try to get inside of our cells and cause disease.

People believe that Covid-19 doesn’t feel like a threat, so why get vaccinated?

As more and more people get vaccinated, cured, or even died out of Covid 19, people become less alarmed by the disease itself. The vaccination levels drop as the prevalence of Covid-19 decreases. This occurs because people begin to believe that they are no longer at risk of getting the Covid. Vaccination is not compulsory in most countries, but it still contributes significantly to infectious disease prevention and control. When the vaccine was first created, everyone wanted to get vaccinated – it was an innovation, and many people wanted to help out. However, once the vaccine started being made available to the public, many people began getting vaccinated because they didn’t want to be responsible for passing it on. This is a fundamental principle of supply and demand. The more supply there is, the less demand there will be. So as more and more people get vaccinated, cured, or die, the threat of covid decreases, so people stop getting vaccines.

Fear of the side effects from the Covid-19 vaccine.

For some, the fear of the side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine seems overwhelming. A lot of people are scared of experiencing negative symptoms. Is there a severe concern about side effects after receiving your vaccination? Of course, and that’s why you should always be aware and pay attention to the reactions and side effects that you or your child might suffer. There are many reasons why we live in fear of these side effects. But, first, we must understand what they can do to us and what we can do to reduce them as much as possible.
The most common side effect of the vaccine is pain in the arm where they receive the injection. Others complain of fever, coughs, vomiting, and more after receiving the vaccine. Also, almost every doctor that gives out this vaccination tells their patients to take Tylenol or over-the-counter pain medication before getting the vaccine to address side effects.


Conspiracy theories are running rampant in society.

Covid is a controversial vaccine that has caused an uproar in recent years. While some experts believe it is the answer to the world’s problems, others are not certain. Many conspiracy theorists claim the Covid vaccination program is another way for big businesses to make money, put forth less than ethical practices, and provide false information about the positive effects of the vaccine. In addition, they are concerned about what kind of actual medical advantages are being used to implement this vaccine. Some experts also see the vaccination process as a way for larger medicine companies with deep pockets that can afford to market poise themselves for continued business when hysteria runs high.


There is no denying the Covid vaccine was released, and the doctors still needed the opportunity to understand whether or not these vaccines help prevent disease in the same way that viral blips can cause sickness and illness. Also, larger medical providers and researchers continue subsidizing their operations and business with substantial vaccine sales. Conspiracy theorists might see this as a sinister ploy by large medicines research companies who want to keep pushing out their merchandise while people shell out their dollars. However, at the same time, these companies could be trying to help society as a whole.