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View Poll Results: What’s your Covid vaccination status? | |||
I’ve had both shots. | 3 | 3.45% | |
I’ve had my first shot. | 15 | 17.24% | |
My first shot is scheduled, but I haven’t got it yet. | 2 | 2.30% | |
I’m qualified in my state or region and want it, but haven’t been able to schedule it. | 10 | 11.49% | |
I’m not qualified yet in my state or region. | 45 | 51.72% | |
Qualified or not, my immune system is compromised and I won’t get one. | 0 | 0% | |
I’m opposed to the vaccine on principle and won’t get one. | 2 | 2.30% | |
I’m waiting to see how it goes. | 6 | 6.90% | |
There’s no vaccine available in my region. | 3 | 3.45% | |
Prefer not to answer. | 1 | 1.15% | |
Voters: 87. You may not vote on this poll |
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02-20-2021, 05:13 PM | #61 |
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02-20-2021, 07:35 PM | #62 |
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I don't buy that.
Suppose that a vaccine tested against COVID prevented all deaths from the disease, but everyone who took the vaccine got long haul COVID. There's no way that vaccine should, or would, be authorized. And Barbara1955 is, as I read it, saying that she believes, based on experience with some other vaccines (tetnus? diphtheria? flu? pneumococcal?) a COVID vaccine would give her a long haul illness. I was given the Moderna first dose, just this afternoon, after having read the evidence concerning benefits and risks. I think the benefit-risk ratio is better than with other vaccines (and I take all my family doctor suggests). But AFAIK, in our society, adults like Barbara1955 are allowed to make their own medical decisions. Pressuring strangers, whose medical history I don't have, to make the same judgment I do doesn't feel right to me. What if, God-forbid, the next time there is a new virus as easy to catch as COVID, it kills with the lethality rate of rabies (maybe something like 99 percent) or smallpox (maybe 30 percent). Then I expect physicians would refuse to treat those who declined vaccination, or the government would force-jab refusers. But in this more borderline situation, where the death rate is closer to 1 percent, I think this is between her and her physician. I do agree with the point in #61. But there are other ways Barbara1955 can reduce the chances of giving the illness to others, such as not flying on an airliner. |
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02-20-2021, 07:56 PM | #63 | ||
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I have to agree that it is Barbara1955's decision to make. After all, it is her life to lose. Quote:
Admittedly as a Canadian with universal Medicare, that is a nastier view than for Americans who rather often do not medical insurance. |
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02-20-2021, 09:27 PM | #64 |
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So move to Canada.
IMO, it's their choice to make, and as @DNSB said, their life to lose. |
02-21-2021, 12:41 AM | #65 |
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From what I have read, age is the biggest factor in mortality. Far more significant than other medical conditions and immunosuppressed (spelling?) individuals. While many things can make you greater risk, age is the greatest risk. So it makes sense for age to be the primary consideration in determining a pecking order.
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02-21-2021, 12:56 PM | #66 |
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THE Worst is OTHERS! I am Not a huggy person But Since the Covid pandemic Even after the Gov of WV made it a LAW Not to get within 6 feet & wear masks. I had people I dont know Crowd me Hug me pat me on my arms Ever after I tell them No Touch I have MERSA! Seems to me they WANT to get Sick! |
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02-21-2021, 01:08 PM | #69 |
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I see the issue as being that while it's wonderful that YOUR care is free, part of the rational for the vaccine is to prevent YOU getting the disease and passing it onto other people, who might NOT have the luxury of free health care.
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02-21-2021, 02:12 PM | #70 |
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Why not put vulnerable people / high risk profiles in a higher priority order than general population? His COVID risk factors are : diabetes + kidney disease + lower immune system due to the anti-rejection drugs. |
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02-21-2021, 04:26 PM | #72 |
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02-21-2021, 04:29 PM | #73 |
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Sad part is KIDS are DYING cause they cant get the shot.... CDC does Not know if its Safe or how much to give to Children...
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For anyone who is interested in what conditions are considered as at increased risk and might be at increased risk, you can check the CDC site at People with Certain Medical Conditions.
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