Covid Vaccine?

[Josiegirl]

Honestly BC, I am so scared that my fil is not going to pull through. My sincere apologies for all the kind folks on here that I have rubbed the wrong way. Not my intention at all. I could use some good vibes right now. I am so over this

How is your FIL doing? Sending prayers and good thoughts to you.lovethis

[Josiegirl]

Live and die by your immune system? Let's hope it stays strong and doesn't disappoint you one day.

Annalee, I've always been lucky in that I've never been terribly sick(unless you count mono when I was 18). I usually catch 1 cold a year and a few years ago I caught a funky virus that knocked me out for a week. I think I've skipped 2 flu shots since I started taking them regularly which was maybe 20 years ago. I was around my elderly parents a lot and did NOT want to inadvertently expose them to anything.
With that said, I am 95% sure that I will be taking this vaccine when it comes to my turn, as long as it's proven to be safe by then. I did have Covid around Thanksgiving time and thankfully sailed through it. BUT seeing the staggering numbers of deaths and long term illnesses from Covid I don't want to take any chances of contracting it, getting it bad, or(and this is just as much of a consideration as anything)keep the spread going. Covid will only lessen if we all take the precautions needed.
IMO enough is enough. People want/need a better economy, they want to go to restaurants/bars/gyms/malls/travel/get together with others and if any vaccine shows a promise of curbing the spread, a.k.a making that all happen again, then I'm in!
With all that said, I could see why some are hesitant, such as my sister. She has many health issues revolving around immune deficiencies and has shown terrible reactions to the typical flu vaccines.
I guess you have to ask yourself what your fears are, how healthy you are, and what kinds of things/from whom have you heard?
JMO And I know everybody feels differently so you have to do what's best for you and your family. Curious, if your dh was offered the vaccine today, would he take it?

[Valerie928]

How is your FIL doing? Sending prayers and good thoughts to you.lovethis

He is improving everyday. They took him off ventilator the day after Christmas. So, moving in a positive direction. He has a lot of underlying health problems, so this is a blessing.

[Annalee]

Live and die by your immune system? Let's hope it stays strong and doesn't disappoint you one day.

Annalee, I've always been lucky in that I've never been terribly sick(unless you count mono when I was 18). I usually catch 1 cold a year and a few years ago I caught a funky virus that knocked me out for a week. I think I've skipped 2 flu shots since I started taking them regularly which was maybe 20 years ago. I was around my elderly parents a lot and did NOT want to inadvertently expose them to anything.
With that said, I am 95% sure that I will be taking this vaccine when it comes to my turn, as long as it's proven to be safe by then. I did have Covid around Thanksgiving time and thankfully sailed through it. BUT seeing the staggering numbers of deaths and long term illnesses from Covid I don't want to take any chances of contracting it, getting it bad, or(and this is just as much of a consideration as anything)keep the spread going. Covid will only lessen if we all take the precautions needed.
IMO enough is enough. People want/need a better economy, they want to go to restaurants/bars/gyms/malls/travel/get together with others and if any vaccine shows a promise of curbing the spread, a.k.a making that all happen again, then I'm in!
With all that said, I could see why some are hesitant, such as my sister. She has many health issues revolving around immune deficiencies and has shown terrible reactions to the typical flu vaccines.
I guess you have to ask yourself what your fears are, how healthy you are, and what kinds of things/from whom have you heard?
JMO And I know everybody feels differently so you have to do what's best for you and your family. Curious, if your dh was offered the vaccine today, would he take it?

DH would say yes.....he says "take the vaccine" every time I talk about it. He just wont be allowed to take it as soon as I will, if I choose to take it.

[dolores]

I happen to work at a hospital and have been getting reminders to schedule my covid vaccination which I've been ignoring as it is not mandatory.
Many of my colleagues ie those who work in the ED, ICU and areas with high exposure already got the vaccine. While I'm not patient-facing like they are, I am in contact with those who are. However, I remain hesitant for all reasons mentioned already.
They say the vaccine would not prevent contracting the virus. It would just minimize symptoms and death. What I've been doing thus far has been working so I will continue on that course for now.
As far as who it is being made available to and how it is being rolled out/prioritized is a whole other political discussion though.

[e.j.]

I happen to work at a hospital and have been getting reminders to schedule my covid vaccination which I've been ignoring as it is not mandatory.
Many of my colleagues ie those who work in the ED, ICU and areas with high exposure already got the vaccine. While I'm not patient-facing like they are, I am in contact with those who are. However, I remain hesitant for all reasons mentioned already.
They say the vaccine would not prevent contracting the virus. It would just minimize symptoms and death. What I've been doing thus far has been working so I will continue on that course for now.
As far as who it is being made available to and how it is being rolled out/prioritized is a whole other political discussion though.

Not trying to change your mind or anyone else's; just respectfully putting my 2 cents in in response to what you wrote. Feel free to ignore what I have to say.

I'm concerned about possible side effects from the vaccine(s) but my concerns aren't enough to keep me from getting it once it's available to me. The fact that the vaccine will "minimize symptoms and death" is exactly why I will get it. The vaccine, as I understand it, offers a 95% protection rate once you've had both shots. While that leaves a 5% chance of contracting the virus, I like the odds the vaccine offers: a 95% chance that I won't get and possibly die from the virus, especially since medical experts say it should cover the mutant strains we've been hearing about lately that are said to be even more contagious than the strain that we've been dealing with up til now. I'll still have to wear a mask, wash my hands and continue to distance myself because, while the vaccine may prevent me from getting sick or dying, it may not prevent me from passing the virus on to someone else. I also know this virus will continue to sicken and kill people until we have enough herd immunity built up and I want to try to do my part to protect other people who aren't able to get the vaccine.

[Blackcat31]

He is improving everyday. They took him off ventilator the day after Christmas. So, moving in a positive direction. He has a lot of underlying health problems, so this is a blessing.

Any updates for your FIL?
Praying for positive outcome lovethis

[flying_babyb]

Kinda changing my mind on my stance on the vaccine! We had a parent come up positive at which point, health dept. said we could stay open, IF the parent got the kids tested. Yep! DCB whos in my room is positive. Another 2 week paid vacation.