In the context of the global spread of the new crown epidemic, vaccination has become an important means to prevent and control the epidemic and protect public health security. However, the actual implementation of vaccination and the diversity of individual post-vaccination experience have aroused widespread concern and discussion from all walks of life. Your family's experience is a microcosm of this complex phenomenon that touches on issues such as voluntary versus encouraged vaccination, public perception of vaccine safety, and differences in individual responses.
First, vaccination rollout strategies may vary from region to region, with some regions adopting more aggressive incentives to increase vaccination rates, such as providing small gifts and optimizing the vaccination process, to increase the attractiveness of vaccination and ensure that the vaccine reaches a wider range of people. However, when these practices are linked to basic needs such as travel and work, the boundaries of their "voluntary" nature become blurred, creating the impression that people have to fight, reflecting the difficulty of finding a balance between public health policy and individual choice.
Second, concerns about vaccine side effects are a widespread problem around the world. Although vaccines are a medical intervention that has undergone rigorous clinical trials to verify safety and efficacy, individual differences mean that not everyone will have the same experience. Some people may experience mild to moderate side effects after vaccination, and in rare cases, more severe reactions may occur. Your daughter and son's discomfort, although the doctor interprets it as a normal reaction, the concerns and doubts as a parent are completely understandable. At this time, it is especially important to communicate with medical professionals in a timely manner to obtain accurate information and necessary guidance.
Again, there is the flip side of the vaccination decision. Older individuals with multiple underlying medical conditions do need to be more cautious about vaccination, and decisions need to be made under the guidance of a doctor. The case you mentioned of the elderly couple who were not vaccinated but did not become infected may be an isolated case and not representative of the overall picture, as the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing severe disease and reducing mortality is widely recognized. Individual groups of people who are not vaccinated but not infected may be related to a variety of factors, including but not limited to personal lifestyle habits, frequency of social activities, underlying health conditions, etc.
In summary, vaccination is a key measure to prevent and control the new crown epidemic, and its promotion should be based on full information transparency and public understanding. While encouraging vaccination, the government and all sectors of society need to respect individual choices, provide scientific and accurate information support, and give reasonable attention and response to various reactions that may occur after vaccination. For the public, maintaining rational judgment, taking the initiative to understand authoritative information, and fully communicating with medical professionals are the keys to making decisions that are suitable for their health conditions.