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This was asked awhile back about the CV shots.

qualitygal — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 10:45:44 GMT

Now that some of the vaccines are out there, and the numbers are still going up, have you changed from a no to a yes on getting the vaccine shots?

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chiclet — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 10:49:18 GMT

I was a "I am not sure" but now I think I will get it when available. It is interesting that England will start before us so we can see how they do.

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CrazyDaisy — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 10:50:15 GMT

Still a no for me.

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Nataliesgramma — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 11:21:17 GMT

No for me too

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Pook — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:33:02 GMT

Still a no for me until others get it and maybe after a year no real long term side effects are evident since it seems shortcuts were used to get it approved. I especially do not want the Pfizer one that needs extreme low temps since that one slip in packing, shipping and storing can make it not effective and who knows cause what else. It is highly possible the step in the process where the oops moments occurred may not be mentioned so others will not mistrust the process. Let those who refuse to wear masks try it first!!

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Gorgf — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:16:51 GMT

I heard on a news show for Wisconsin anyway. It won't be readily available until Spring 2022. I heard it as NEXT Spring. I dont see this readily available for a long time for most people, so time for all the "bugs" to be worked out. They are trying to allow more health care assistants to be able to give shots in the State. I have had trouble getting a flu shot some years ,as low on vaccine etc. This year I waited two weeks, on a list, for a Sr, Flu Shot and just got a regular one rather than wait longer.

If it is not a big hassle or wait for a vaccine I would get one. I never have had any side effects from any vaccine.

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CherryHugs — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:23:56 GMT

I wont get the shot when it is available. I want time to see about side effects people possibly get from it, since it is new!

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OKPrincess — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:25:54 GMT

DH and I will get the vaccine. There's a risk either way we choose however we'll make that decision when the time comes.

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tototwo — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:36:10 GMT

Since it could be a year before the vaccination is available to everyone, a lot of minds could change before then. I will definitely get one, but doubt that I'll be able to for a loooong time. Our state is getting very few doses because of our low population. So far, my 'group' isn't even on the list of people who are eligible.

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noodleann — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:41:31 GMT

@qualitygal wrote:
Now that some of the vaccines are out there, and the numbers are still going up, have you changed from a no to a yes on getting the vaccine shots?

Are you in England, China, or Russia? Because AFAIK, no vaccine for COVID-19 has been approved in the USA.

???

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Cats3000 — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 13:12:39 GMT

I was always a yes as long as my doctors say the vaccine is ok given my other health conditions.

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Eileen in Virginia — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 13:28:14 GMT

Yes, we're still going to get it when it's available to us.

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LindaSal — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 13:39:18 GMT

We are also a yes. We don't normally get the flu shot but will start with the Covid vaccine. We are fortunate to have been fairly healthy so far in life (besides my health issue 5 years ago) but now that we are getting a bit older and living through this virus, we will be complying.

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CAcableGirl2 — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 14:31:44 GMT

@qualitygal Still a yes for me.

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ALRATIBA — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 14:52:31 GMT

I was a "NO" and I'm still a "NO."

In recent days/weeks, I've seen articles about side effects. Some "experts" say that the CDC should warn people about these side effects.

From what I've read, some are really drastic and lasting.

Whatever you decide - be sure you are making an "informed" decision.

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ETA: Rather than using "side effects" .... it's been recommeded that they use the wording "immune response" since that doesn't sound as bad as side effects.

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noodleann — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 14:56:06 GMT

@ALRATIBA wrote:
I was a "NO" and I'm still a "NO."

In recent days/weeks, I've seen articles about side effects. Some "experts" say that the CDC should warn people about these side effects.

From what I've read, some are really drastic and lasting.

Whatever you decide - be sure you are making an "informed" decision.

That won't be possible for people in nursing homes who have dementia or other intellectual impairments. Some of them have no family members to weigh in on medical decisions. From what I have read, the vaccines were not tested on the very old, yet this is one of the first populations slated to be vaccinated. I understand the desire to protect this particular group, but think the focus should be on the employees and visitors and anyone else who has contact with them, and not these fragile people.

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hckynut — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:02:20 GMT

@qualitygal

No change for me. I have always been a yes. Just for kicks! I think anyone that says no to a vaccine cares about nobody but themselves.

Let's see what happens now, eh? 😉

hckynut

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Effie54 — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:03:24 GMT

Still no. Especially after hearing that many people experienced so many side-effects that they didn't go back for their second shot. If the FDA is saying the side-effects are a monster, I can imagine what it would do to my sensitive immune system. Nope!

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MildredM — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:07:03 GMT

No, not for us.

On a side note I did read a few days ago that pregnant women should not get the vaccine. No testing was done on this category of patients.

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BlueFinch — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:33:23 GMT

The upside of the vaccine is that if you are infected, you will likely be asymptomatic, or have milder symptoms. It's to hopefully prevent serious illness and death.

The downside is that after the vaccine, if you're exposed to the virus, you can still spread it. They are still not sure if the vaccine would weaken the transmission, or not.

So, I don't see much changing, except it will lessen fears that if we do contract the virus it could kill us. But spreading will still be an issue.

With so many refusing to take the vaccine, those of us who have been responsible will have to continue all the protective measures we've already been taking. And, we have no idea for how long.

Even with the vaccine, there is uncertainty of length of protection. I think it may vary for individuals, just like the severity of the illness itself seems to be.

This is going to be a long, uncertain road that we need to take in first gear, with hope, but also valid concerns.