Since the initial doses of the new vaccines are being reserved for people of high risk or essential occupations, if anything does go wrong with the inoculations it will not affect the bulk of the population--at least, if the ill effects manifest themselves quickly. Granted, this may have dire consequences for those affected, and it may cause distress to the rest of us (if medical or emergency personnel fall victim) still, it forms another layer of protection for the rest of us.

In my own case, as an elderly person in good health but with pre-existing medical conditions, I will probably be eligible for my shots in a couple of months. By that time, we will have already accumulated a great deal of experience in how the vaccines work, or don't. Unless any potential ill effects show up immediately, I can proceed with increased confidence. By the time the general population is eligible, I will have joined the ranks of the guinea pigs that can provide them with some assurance. I recognize I may suffer because of this, but I have determined that my chances of dying from this bug are even greater if I do nothing. In your case, this means use my ability to survive the vaccine to guide your decision on whether or not to take it as soon as you can. If I'm unlucky, at least you can benefit from my misfortune.

This is why we have Health Authorities, like the CDC and WHO, experts who have experience and training in these matters. Its no guarantee they are always right, or that they are incorruptible, but I'm more willing to trust their judgement in these matters than my own.

Wisdom can be defined as the ability to make the right decision (at least, most of the time) even when handicapped by a lack of sufficient information.