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Quarantine check in
RokofAges75:
Anti-vaxxers annoy me too. I know we eventually want anyone who can be vaccinated to get it so we can have herd immunity, but while doses and appointments are still in such high demand, I don't know why they even bother trying to talk people into it. Just give it to the people who want it!
nicksgal:
There's probably people in high risk groups and early priority groups that don't want them or possibly can't have them because of other medicines they're taking? Not too sure on that second portion. I know there are teachers at my school who opted not to get the vaccine through the school set up pool and I don't know if that's because they were doing something else or just didn't want it. I'm trying not to think about it being "just didn't want it" because it seems crazy to me (especially when on top of all the good, it's also free).
But it's also weird to me that the nurse seemed like she was trying to convince you on your choice when you were literally there having already made it. Getting all the way to sitting in the chair ready to be stabbed seems like a long way to go if you're still unsure about a vaccine.
RokofAges75:
I'm sure there are people who can't get it or have valid concerns because of prior reactions to medications - that's different from the people who don't want it because they think it contains microchips to track them or will cause autism or whatever crazy conspiracy theories they believe. There are probably others who are just waiting and letting others be the guinea pigs first before they decide whether or not to get it, and that's fine too - like I said, let people who want it get their shot.
Yeah... I know there's a protocol with certain questions they have to ask, and they're probably required to go over the list of potential side effects, but I brought in the consent form I had printed from the health department's website already filled out and signed and told her I was excited to have finally gotten an appointment, so clearly I was not on the fence about it LOL.
mare:
Anti-vaxxers annoy me too especially since I’m in that high risk group and still can’t get my hands on one. Meanwhile there are places that literally have to throw them away because people aren’t showing up for appointments. I mean, it’s not like I go anywhere, but it would be nice to feel like I can go get my COVID hair cut without worrying about dying.
RokofAges75:
That's so frustrating! The health departments here are doing a dose-saver thing where they have a list of people they can call to come fill an appointment at the last minute if they have extra doses left at the end of the day due to cancellations. It's like a ticket lottery. But as more people are able to get appointments on their own, I'm sure that list is dwindling. Keep trying. I know certain grocery store pharmacies around here were releasing their new appointment times at midnight each night, so some people I know were able to score an appointment early in the process by getting on right at that time. Not sure how many places are offering the vaccine in your area.
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