Vaccines are not perfect. They are not guaranteed 100% safe. But they're the best thing we've got for dealing with epidemics.
"I am a smart and reasonable person" + "I'm afraid to get injected with a needle" metamorphoses into "clearly, my fear of getting injected is because I am so much smarter than everyone else", leading them to latch onto conspiracy theories as a coping mechanism to make them not only feel in control, but also make them feel like they're smarter than the average bear.
Curious if you would consider Pfizer's pill intervention for prophylaxis if it becomes available?
I'm looking forward to a booster that works as a nasal spray for better targeting.