Social Media and the Covid Vaccine - Page 2

Abrowneyegirl · ‎03-15-2010

Please do not take it personally.

There is still a very large % that are choosing to not getting this vaccine the gov and media are trying to create a buzz.

They are asking people to post on social media to create "vaccine envy" so that people will fear that they are missing out and get the vaccine.

PS- I did not create the term Vaccine Envy that is the marketing campaign.

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

NO🙄🙄🙄 - these posts I'm sure are not directed at you personally!

Honestly, people are beginning to take things much to personally no matter what it is🤷‍♀️

Every place in the country is experiencing shortages so I assume "no harm done" to show excitement about receiving it for those who chose to get vaccinated.

I mean my God Lady Gaga's dogs were kidnapped every media & social media outlet on fire but what about the poor dog walker only mentioned once.

@Mersha

Mersha · ‎03-10-2010

@NicksmomESQ wrote:
@Mersha I would not post a picture of my vaccine card but I see nothing wrong in sharing that you got the vaccine. No one is trying to make others who haven't gotten it feel bad. I think it's a celebration that they got it . As well as an encouragement to others to hang in there your turn is coming.
Also everyone stating their experiences with side affects may calm some who are apprehensive about taking it.
Every week more & more vaccines are becoming available. Hang in there yours is coming.

@NicksmomESQ Fortunately, I have had my first vaccine and go for the second in 2 weeks but so many I know are really scrambling for the shot.

"We must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles." - J. Carter

deepwaterdotter · ‎03-09-2010

I'm not sure I know the answer to your question. Could it be an expression of their relief at no longer having to search and wait for a dose? Maybe the frustration people are feeling while waiting gets so intense that they need an outlet for the expression of their relief? Just my thoughts.

stevieb · ‎03-10-2010

I'm in the same boat, living in a county and a state that are both floundering badly, with nothing moving particularly expeditiously if at all. I don't think it's necessarily thoughtless or inconsiderate of others to post that they got their shot or shots. I do, however, find it a bit idiotic, just as I find it so when they post pictures of what they had for brunch and so on... Posting ideas, opinions, thoughts, suggestions, etc. are, to me, reasonable. Posting what amounts to personal trivia, well, not so much.

As for the politicos and media wanting to create a buzz, before doing so, before assessing they need a marketing campaign and to create 'vaccine envy', which is just ludicrous, they should make sure they have the supply to back it up. They don't. It makes no sense to create more demand when existing demand can't be met. To me, this has been a colossal mess, with Big Brother apparently content to see the have nots jump through endless hoops to get the vaccine.

In my pantry with my cupcakes...

spiderw · ‎06-14-2010

For awhile I was unable to get an appointment to get a vaccine. My girlfriend and sister did get appointments and knew I was having problems doing the same. Therefore they were hesitant to tell me about their vaccines because they felt bad I couldn't get an appointment. This was told to me after I finally was scheduled. While I understood I assured both I wouldn't have ever be upset or annoyed because they were able to get appointments. They should know me better. I want everyone to be vaccinated so we can move forward, the more the better.

I am not a Facebook person but wouldn't take offence at those who inform others they have their vaccines. Of course as other posters said,I would never put any personal information on social media,

More and more vaccines are coming, Johnson and Johnson should be available very soon. Everyone will be vaccinated, at least those who want a vaccination, that one I'll leave alone.

september · ‎03-09-2010

I'm not on Facebook often, so haven't seen any photos of people with their vaccine cards. If they want to do this, it's easy enough to just place a thumb over the name and dob.

I have seen folks here stating they got the vaccine, and I like to see it! Even before I'd gotten my first one, I found it encouraging to see that the vaccine program was rolling along.

september · ‎03-09-2010

@chrystaltree wrote:
I think in the weeks to come, there will be more availability of the vaccine and there's a new vaccine coming out. A single dose that only requires regular refrigeration. That will be a big plus. I think it's ok if people post about receiving their vaccine online. What I don't like are the people hop over others or use their connections and privilege to get the vaccine and then go on social media and brag about it. They claim that they were offered "extra doses" but that's not true. The wealthy, the privileged, the connected people always get special treatment. And that is what is happening with the vaccine, it's just selfish and cruel when they brag about it.

Actually, extra doses (where I live) are given out to people at the end of a clinic, if a vial has been opened and there are doses remaining. This has happened at the past two clinics where I've been a volunteer.

I wouldn't say the doses went to anyone wealthy or privileged. The clinic coordinator keeps a waitlist of names of people who live nearby and would be able to get to the site quickly.

If we didn't do this, they'd be discarded.

geezerette · ‎03-16-2010

Speaking for myself, I've been glad to read the experiences of those getting the vaccines. I want to know what to expect in terms of process itself and potential side effects.

And I'd much rather read they had a vaccine than see a photo of their lunch.