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Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Jan 19, 2021 | Replies (51)

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@merpreb

Vaccines are finally available for COVID-19

There are a lot of people, myself included, who can't wait to have my two doses. The reason that I have decided to have the vaccine is that I'd much rather have a few days of side effects from the vaccine than have covid-19. This is a serious decision that we will all have to make (unless you have been advised against having it). If there is any hope that the vaccine will work 70% of the population, (Dr. G. Poland), need to be inoculated in order for us to achieve a heard immunity result. We won't get this result, which is necessary to stop COVID-19 unless this happens.

I have to keep in mind that COVID-19 vaccines have gone through each and every step as all our other vaccines have, to assure safety, that no corners were cut. The reason that the vaccine was so fast to become commercially available was that it showed so much efficacy early on. There is also no evidence that it causes chronic illnesses or cancers or genetic alterations right now, or even COVID-19. Down the line, if necessary, adjustments will be made to accommodate more people who were not part of the testing population. We've had to adjust dosages in other vaccines or add boosters in the past and this will also happen if need be.

I trust science. I also trust the doctors who have come to us from Mayo with podcasts and have taken the time to explain so much so often and so clearly and plainly. Any fears that I had have diminished substantially.

This video is superb in explaining the vaccine:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/podcasts/newsfeed-post/dont-hesitate-dive-into-data-for-covid-19-vaccine/
If you are hesitant, what are your concerns?

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Merry - I'm in your camp - however, with the emphasis on reopening schools, at least for elementary kids, I am willing to step back and let the teachers, custodians, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, and other staff be vaccinated first. Statewide, our school staffs have over 50% of the staff in higher risk due to age or other conditions. As a retiree, a few more weeks of staying home is a lot less burden than worrying every day about whether or not it is safe to go to work.
I will be sending a letter today to my governor and state department of health.
Sue