here are the facts. while people infected with the coronavirus do gain some immunity, vaccines provide a level of immunity that is likely to last longer and be stronger. so just because you ve had covid doesn t mean you re protected, especially indefinitely. number three, the vaccine might hurt my fertility. and i understand why this one really might resonate. but here is the thing. dr. paul offitt, who sits on the vaccine advisory committee, calls this one, quote, pure nonsense. cdc says there s simply no link between any vaccines and fertility and advises women trying to become pregnant now and in the future to get vaccinated. number four, i m young and healthy, so i don t need to get vaccinated. wake up, people. doctors in states battling surge s caused by the delta variant say more young and previously healthy people are ending up in hospitals. some are even being placed on respirators. that s not all. young and healthy people who recover from the virus can also