Societies can strike a balance by recognizing that while vaccines are crucial for individual protection, they cannot be the sole defense against the virus. It is essential to implement broader public health measures such as masking, social distancing, improved ventilation in buildings, regular testing, and other precautions to protect not only individuals but also communities at large. Vaccines offer strong protection at an individual level, but they may not prevent transmission entirely. Therefore, combining vaccination with other preventive measures helps create layers of protection that reduce the spread of the virus within communities.