Among Friends

[ThinkingOutLoud]

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@Shelbelle wrote:

I have always been under the impression Covid vax does not prevent the spread, it just helps to get a lesser case of it. 

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That's what people have been told but I don't see how they can prove that so it's just what they want people to believe so they'll get the shots.

[ThinkingOutLoud]

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@jubilant wrote:

@ThinkingOutLoud I don't like that you feel guilt tripped.  We all come from different places of why the vaccine or why not.   

One year I got the vaccine and my husband didn't. He gave me Covid.  Yes...even though I had the covid vaccine.  The one thing I really remember is his covid was much worse than mine.  He felt really bad that he gave it to me....so bad that he gets the vaccine now. Some of us have other reasons due to our own circumstances other then just science. Just hope you know that many of us don't judge you and, by the way....I still love my husband!!! Always have and always will whatever he decides on this.

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Thanks for your fair response.

Sorry you both got sick. The fact that your dh was sicker than you does not prove the vax was a factor. Some people are healthier than others, have a stronger immune system, etc.

To each their own.

[goldensrbest]

Got my flu,rsv,and covid last week.

[qvcaddition]

Next week flu shot, but debating on covid vaccine. Said there is a new one for Seniors. Never had a reaction to all I have taken, but haven't had one in a year. 

[Q-Checker]

Got senior flu and the latest Covid vaccines today. Aside from  specific medical contraindications, I cannot see any valid evidence-based reason not to. Extensive clinical studies, not any one person's "one off" experience, support the value and safety of these vaccines for the vast majority of people. Even if it does not prevent my getting Covid, I will be glad to have a milder case than if not vaxed.

[Lucky Charm]

Because my father is in assisted living, we'll most likely get the Covid shots.  I guess they're boosters. 

The initial two shots I got in 2020, I was sick exactly 12 hours after they were administered and was flat on my back sick for exactly 12 hours.  I lost 5 lbs each time.  

So that's something to look forward to!

[Lucky Charm]

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@Shanus wrote:

Wow! I'm better today, but just really tired. I didn't think my thread would open the flood gate of opinions...yay and nay. I was just letting you know how I react to the vaxes offered.

I will continue to get flu, Covid and all other injections suggested by my doc....not just for my health but to protect others I come in contact with.

Thanks to those that replied.

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nevermind