COVID-19 Infection Poses Far Greater Health Risks Than Vaccination – New Large-Scale Study Confirms

A major new study has reinforced what global public health experts have emphasized for years: contracting COVID-19 carries far higher health risks than receiving any of the approved vaccines. According to the researchers, individuals who become infected face a significantly increased likelihood of severe illness, long-term complications, and hospitalisation. In contrast, vaccines offer strong and reliable protection with minimal and generally short-lived side effects.

The study further highlights that vaccination not only reduces the risk of severe disease but also lowers the chances of developing long COVID, a condition widely documented in scientific literature. Long COVID has been associated with persistent cardiovascular issues, reduced lung function, neurological symptoms such as cognitive impairment, and chronic fatigue that can last for months or even years following infection. These findings align with evidence published by major scientific bodies, including the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as peer-reviewed research featured in journals such as The Lancet, JAMA, and Nature Medicine, which consistently show that the long-term consequences of COVID-19 infection are far more serious than any known vaccine-related concerns.

Meanwhile, extensive safety monitoring data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) demonstrate that vaccine side effects are typically mild—such as temporary soreness, fatigue, or fever—and severe adverse reactions remain exceptionally rare. Even in cases of myocarditis reported after vaccination, multiple studies indicate that the risk is significantly lower than the risk of heart inflammation or other cardiac complications caused by COVID-19 itself. This conclusion is supported by large population-based analyses conducted in both North America and Europe.

The emerging evidence once again underscores a crucial message: vaccination is the safest and most effective way to protect yourself, your family, and your community from the potentially devastating health impacts of COVID-19. Beyond preventing severe outcomes and death, widespread immunisation helps reduce the burden on healthcare systems, prevents hospital overcrowding, and supports faster recovery of communities during periods of increased transmission.

As new variants continue to circulate, staying well-informed, maintaining up-to-date vaccinations, and following recommended health guidelines remain essential steps in safeguarding public health—especially for older adults, individuals with underlying medical conditions, and those with weakened immune systems.

Ultimately, the findings of this study deliver a clear and consistent message: vaccines provide the safest pathway to long-term protection, while COVID-19 infection carries far greater and more unpredictable risks.