I have values and principles that I want to see embodied by the society in-which I participate. The vaccination rate is (to my knowledge) the only metric being used to validate these policies that I can directly and consciously affect. So I do.
If I was unwilling to tolerate even the minute risk of not getting the jab, my position wouldn't be based on values or principles, it'd simply be aesthetic preference.
As it stands, I keep an eye on my health, keep an extra distance when I'm around others, mask when it makes sense, and keep social interaction to a reasonable minimum. If the mortality rate of covid increases significantly I'll reconsider my position in light of the new numbers, though I don't know if I'll reach a different conclusion.
While none of the widespread variants show increased mortality compared to the original strain, the Delta variant is significantly more infectious than the original strain meaning that even if you're still taking the same precautions you were before vaccines were available you're much more likely to get it today than you were then. And it's not just about whether you live or die, look up people who have "long COVID" who are still suffering significant disability for months after they've "recovered". Vaccination doesn't only prevent you from dying, it has also been shown to significantly reduce the length and severity of the infection if you do get it.
If I was unwilling to tolerate even the minute risk of not getting the jab, my position wouldn't be based on values or principles, it'd simply be aesthetic preference.
As it stands, I keep an eye on my health, keep an extra distance when I'm around others, mask when it makes sense, and keep social interaction to a reasonable minimum. If the mortality rate of covid increases significantly I'll reconsider my position in light of the new numbers, though I don't know if I'll reach a different conclusion.