1. Yes, although I'm starting to think my turn is never going to come.
2. It's a no-brainer for me. I want to be able to go out and do "normal" things. Yes, there will still be some risk after getting it, but 95% is good enough for me.
1. Yes, although I'm starting to think my turn is never going to come.
2. It's a no-brainer for me. I want to be able to go out and do "normal" things. Yes, there will still be some risk after getting it, but 95% is good enough for me.
2. To protect myself, my loved ones, and the community at large. To eventually get back to somewhat of a normal life with in-person socializing, restaurant dining, haircuts, etc.
1. Yes, although I'm starting to think my turn is never going to come.
2. It's a no-brainer for me. I want to be able to go out and do "normal" things. Yes, there will still be some risk after getting it, but 95% is good enough for me.
1. Yes
2. I know people who have lost family members. My SO is in an age group and has underlying conditions that put him at risk. I don't want a hospital bill that would cause bankruptcy. I want to do my part to end the pandemic. I am already chipped as I always have my phone with me.
2. I believe in science and following the guidelines/recommendations for public health. I believe in immunizations in general. Additionally, my school district's superintendent died from COVID.
1. I signed up but I really don’t want to get it.
2. I probably will, though I don’t feel comfortable doing so. I just don’t like how quickly it is being pushed through, how many fingers are in the till, how many answers they don’t have.. however my dh is willing to get it and he generally makes good decisions, so I am leaning toward it.
Many people are saying they will get it so they can’t infect someone else, but the vaccine doesn’t stop us from carrying it from what I have heard, so is that a good argument?
2. I'm a bit nervous about a reaction because I 've had issues with a flu shot and reactions to a few medications. But even my worst medicine reaction is far better than a serious case of Covid. And I am high risk.
I have a sister who is an MD/PhD, a brilliant scientist, and I follow her lead. She has followed the science, and thinks it is safe and worthwhile. I trust her judgment. She has already gotten her first dose as someone in a medical field, and a high risk ex-cancer patient. Lord knows when my turn will come. There are many ahead of me in priority.
2. I believe in vaccines. Smallpox, polio, etc., no longer threaten most societies the way they did before vaccines were available. Vaccines have been a godsend to so many of us.
1. Odd one here, but NO I will not get the vaccine.
2. I don't want to get into some controversial reasons, but big one is I don't want some junk put into my body. For myself, I have quit taking vaccines since I was a kid (except tetanus) I never get the flu shot.
Yes, because even though I am scared to death of doctors, I am not sure I could risk getting the virus and I will soon be required to go back into the school building and working with students and other teachers.
1. Are you getting it?
Yes. I'm supposed to get it either next Wednesday or the following Wednesday.
I'm waiting to hear the exact date.
2. What made your decision?
I have had every other vaccine that I'm eligible to have, so I don't see any reason not to get this one. My primary care doctor and my allergist both agree that I should get it.
Many people are saying they will get it so they can’t infect someone else, but the vaccine doesn’t stop us from carrying it from what I have heard, so is that a good argument?
My understanding is that the jury is still out on this. Right now we don't know if people can still spread the virus even if they've been vaccinated. They will continue to study this and, if we're lucky, we'll find out that the vaccine does slow the spread of the virus. But, because it hasn't been studied enough, people who have been vaccinated should still wear a mask and practice social distancing. But, if everyone in your household has been vaccinated, you can at least quit worrying about bringing home the virus and infecting your loved ones.
1. Not sure. Undecided, but leaning towards no for right now.
2. I don't think it's been around long enough to see if there are any long term problems from it. I also want to do more research on it. I read that you can still be a carrier even with the shot. I also have read that it's kind of like the flu shot - you could still get Covid even after having the shot, just like you can still get the flu. Like I said, more research needs to be done on my part.
Either way, I really don't believe that we will EVER get back to "normal" at this point, as bad as I hate to say that!
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as soon as we are allowed. I am no longer teaching so I have to wait until others have been vaccinated. My DH is over 75 and is still listed as a volunteer firefighter so he could get his before I could get mine. I am not yet 75. We are going online today to try to get an appointment in the future.
I am old enough to remember how things were before the vaccine for polio and after. I am a big fan of vaccines.
1. No - it was offered to us, but I passed for now.
2. I have antibodies (never knew I was sick, but they found them when I gave blood) and everything I read said they weren't sure what the vaccine + antibodies would equal, so I decided to wait until a later date when my antibodies might be depleted.
Yes
I was skeptical about Operation Warp Speed even if I generally understand the value and efficacy of vaccines. So reading a lot about the history of vaccines and the process of creating vaccines and the history of this particular vaccine, listening to experts I trust talk about it, and deciding any risks are outweighed by the benefits tipped me in favor of getting it. The messaging around it has been particularly bad, though.
1) Not right now.
2) I want to wait for a conventional vaccine and then I'd like to see long term studies done about its safety and effectiveness. Once that happens, I'll be fine taking it.
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