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I hate to say this, but this is a blessing in full view. If people want the "freedom" to not take a vaccine because "risks, 5G mind control, whatever" then let's let them. Life is full of risks and they need a wakeup call.
I would agree if this decision would only affect themselves. But vaccination against infectious diseases works best if the majority is vaccinated. Then you can actually stop it from spreading. Which is important for all those that cannot be vaccinated for legitimate health reasons. Some vaccines are dangerous for specific subsets of the population. And usually it's the same subset that would be most affected by an actual infection of the diseases we vaccinate against. Small children, pregnant people, any immunocompromised people... Vaccinating is an act of solidarity and community.
It's not just important for those that cannot be vaccinated for health reasons. It's important for the x% that the vaccine was not effective for.
If it's 90% effective, then you still have a 10% chance of getting it if exposed (Though probably less severe, you can still spread it). But if it's 90% effective, you have a much lower chance of being exposed but ONLY IF MOST PEOPLE GET THE VACCINE!
Sorry, not yelling at you. Just making the point that even if you get the vaccine, you are better off if everyone else does too.
That's what I wanted to hint at in my third sentence, but yes, it wasn't my main point. So thanks for picking up on this even more central aspect.
Your explanation is rightfully more verbose. Herd immunity should not be a difficult concept, but it definitely can't be explained often enough.
The problem is, refusing to take the vaccine is sort of like a drunk moron firing a pistol into the air. It might hurt them, or their family, but more likely they will kill someone they never knew.