Re: Vaccine Question

Puppy Lips · ‎05-09-2010

I have never gotten a flu shot, but I may next fall. As far as a covid shot, I will likely wait a bit. I want to make sure it is safe before I take it. There was some vaccine developed in the past for something, I can't remember what, and the vaccine ended up killing people.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. Margaret Mead

gellen · ‎03-14-2010

I wound volunteer to test it too, although I know it is a ways off. The mental anxiety is quite difficult for me at the moment.

suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

@Biftu wrote:
@Mominohio wrote:
I do not get the flu shot at this point in time, although I haven't ruled it out as a NEVER in my life.

I don't intend to be one of the first in line for a Covid vaccine either, but hope to be in a position to watch and wait to see just how effective/safe it is.

I think with the high pressure to come up with one, that too many corners will be cut, and at the best, it will not be very effective.

The chart I saw of efficacy on the flu vaccine ranges between 10 and 60% and a lot of years falls at 40% and under. It would seem that the way this Covid virus spreads, it would need to be much higher to make a difference for the many.
@Mominohio True, the flu strain changes each year and we all know it is never promised to be 100% effective. In a year and a half I think (hope) the vaccine the hard working scientists develop will not cut any corners in the development. I'll take any efficacy percentage if it means a chance of not dying alone on a ventilator.

@BiftuI try very hard not to dwell on that, but I have to admit that the thought of it terrifies me. It is often a long and hideous way to go.

~Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle~ Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland