Hello, Sue. Correct me if I'm wrong, but most if not all of the folks writing on this and other vaccine sites are patients with multiple severe medical issues. Many of these illnesses are related to the lungs, muscular/joint, neuropathy and immune/autoimmine disorders. Those are also the areas of concern with Covid-19.

It appears from our conversations that most of the problems we face after getting the vaccines are within this group of disorders. But, we have a day, 2,3 of severe symptoms ..BUT we have 1 ,2, 3 or even more days and improve.....those who get the disease live with these symptoms far longer even at times for some continuing after the illness is supposedly gone. Long-haulers. Or, they end up in hospital, ICU and may well not survive the illness. Big difference.

I have multiple autoimmune illness, Sarcoid lungs, chronic bronchitis, asthma, heart issues, PN, athritis over whole body, fibromyalgia, inflammatory problems and multiple other issues.....therefore, it is simply reasonable I choose the vaccine and have a few days of misery rather than not get vaccinated to avoid those days or couple months of discomfort and risk getting ill with the virus, possible dealing with it for the rest of my life, if I survive the illness at all.

For me, there was no discussion. I got the vaccine the very first time I could. I did have several days of discomfort, fever, but only a few days. I feel so wonderful and free now to be able to go to lunch with friends who've been vaccinated with no fear of the virus Fear is diminished and my life goes forward now. This is what we're looking for, so why are we making it into such a huge decision.....Unless there is some specific reason our doctors do not want us to take the vaccination.

I suppose I truly don't understand why the fear? I certainly question much the government does and disagree with much as well. But, some how I look at this differently. Am I mistaken? Just don't understand?

Thanks, Sue, for your wise guidance in this area. I think your calm information has helped a lot of folks remain calm and deal with the issues involved. And, the links from you, Colleen and John have been very helpful. Maybe several of those links would help folks on this site?

Blessings in your walk with better health and a good life. elizabeth