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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2021 19:00:33 GMT
In the beginning I was 1000% against getting vaccinated. I fall under it is to new.
We social distanced and masked, only going out when completely necessary.
But then Delta came and the mask mandate dropped.
KY is only 49% vaccinated and the past week when I had to go to the store I have only seen TWO people in a store full of people masked.
So as much as I don’t want to get this vaccine here I am because I know others choose not to do the right thing.
I will continue to mask up regardless. I do not want to get covid.
Thruth be told, when lining up in MEPS for shots years ago I didn’t even know what they were putting in me. Not to mention anthrax shots😳.
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Post by mollycoddle on Jul 11, 2021 19:04:01 GMT
You won’t regret it. 👍🏻
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Post by amom23 on Jul 11, 2021 19:06:42 GMT
You did the smart thing.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 11, 2021 19:36:29 GMT
Thank you from all of us!! By protecting yourself, you are also protecting your children, family, friends and those who cannot be vaccinated.
I had my second Mar 10th and I still mask when out!!
Always keep in mind no vaccine is 100% so anyone one of us can still get Covid but much much milder case and not die!!
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Post by ellen on Jul 11, 2021 19:50:26 GMT
Good for you. I have been fully vaxed since the middle of March. I was so happy when my friends and family were also vaccinated. Seriously, life has been much better. We've had pretty good vaccination rates in my area and as a result Covid rates are very low. I think it sounds like once the weather becomes cooler and we all go back inside that the Delta variant is going to be a problem for the unvaxed. There are a lot of unvaccinated people I know going places without masks feeling perfectly safe thanks to those of us who got the shots. Good luck to them in October.
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Post by MrsDepp on Jul 11, 2021 19:55:22 GMT
I’m truly happy for you. I wish I were saying this.
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Post by tracylynn on Jul 11, 2021 20:41:09 GMT
Thank you for doing it!! I don't regret mine for a minute, but am still being careful about where I go, when I go and am masking in public.
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Post by elaine on Jul 11, 2021 20:44:41 GMT
Good for you!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jul 11, 2021 20:58:18 GMT
I'm so glad to hear this. I hope you feel safer now. I was able to trick (not really) my DD into getting the vaccine today. We were out running errands together and I had to stop at the pharmacy for medicine. The pharmacist said he could vaccinate her on the spot, no appointment needed. So she was thrilled to get a vaccine. She wasn't anti-vaccine, she just felt she was only 19 and not really at risk so why bother going to the effort. But because we were right there and I made it easy for her, she was all about getting it. It made my whole day.
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Post by snoopy on Jul 11, 2021 21:14:43 GMT
I think you made a very wise choice to get vaccinated, especially in light of the delta variant and other variants that are sure to come. My sister does not want to get vaccinated, and wont get my 13 year old niece vaccinated either. Although we live in an area with a relatively high vaccination rate (almost 70% of eligible people), I still worry about them. I wish she would change her mind, but she has to make the decision for herself.
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Post by hop2 on Jul 11, 2021 21:23:59 GMT
Good that you are protecting yourself. I hope you feel confident about it.
A former neighbor of mine just died of covid. Only 57. It’s just so sad.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 11, 2021 22:15:11 GMT
Quite a few of my extended family have not gotten vaccinated and never wore masks. I feel the worst for their kids who don't have the choice
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Post by durangirl on Jul 11, 2021 22:31:35 GMT
I think that's great! I got my second dose the day after I had knee surgery. I figured if I had any side affects from the shot, I wouldn't care since I would be in pain from the surgery. All I felt and had was the surgery pain...and still do 13 weeks later.
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 11, 2021 22:40:22 GMT
I think that you made a wise decision. Good for you for doing the right thing.
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Post by CeeScraps on Jul 11, 2021 23:23:17 GMT
I’m glad you did this! It will give you some peace.
I still mask and I’ve been vaccinated since March. Those that aren’t and don’t wear a mask will be the ones suffering. It’s sad they do not comprehend the science.
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Post by PLurker on Jul 11, 2021 23:27:10 GMT
So happy to hear this and hope to hear it more from others.
Good job!
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Post by pjaye on Jul 11, 2021 23:42:26 GMT
I'm glad you got vaccinated, but I don't quite follow your logic, you are upset about people "not doing the right thing" but at the same time In the beginning I was 1000% against getting vaccinated being 1000% against being vaccinated is also not doing the right thing. In a pandemic choosing not to wear a mask and choosing not be be vaccinated are two sides of the same coin. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2021 1:00:54 GMT
Good for you.
Before the mask mandate was dropped, I think people had more leeway if they were afraid to get vaccinated, but once it became a mask free-for-all, it also became a game of Russian roulette for the unvaccinated.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2021 1:02:35 GMT
I'm glad you got vaccinated, but I don't quite follow your logic, you are upset about people "not doing the right thing" but at the same time In the beginning I was 1000% against getting vaccinated being 1000% against being vaccinated is also not doing the right thing. In a pandemic choosing not to wear a mask and choosing not be be vaccinated are two sides of the same coin. The right thing is unvaccinated people wearing mask, and only going out when necessary. I will admit my anxiety disorder plays a huge role in my decision making. I knew we could isolate to a huge degree that many can not. With the delta and dropping of masks I had to reevaluate the risks. Knowing I have dental work needing to be done the risk has increased to out weigh the fear of a severe reaction( stroke, heart inflammation etc.)of the vaccine. It may seem irrational to have those fears, but they are very real. |
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Post by moodyblue on Jul 12, 2021 1:12:39 GMT
I don’t want to get sick, I certainly don’t want to die from COVID, and I really don't want to have lasting problems from it. Getting vaccinated is the best way to alleviate most of the risks. I absolutely feel better knowing that I’ve had both doses, and if a booster is recommended at some point I will absolutely get that.
One concern that remains is the number of people who have yet to be vaccinated (all over the world), and those who can be but choose not to.
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Post by ghislaine on Jul 12, 2021 1:14:19 GMT
I was really leery of being amongst the first to be vaccinated too. But the concept behind the mRNA vaccines made me feel much better and I did get vaccinated when my age range got access. I believe that the 'Emergency Use' status for adults will change soon as there is now 6 months of data.
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 12, 2021 12:07:17 GMT
I'm glad you did it. You are protecting yourself, your family, and your community.
When I see someone with a mask on, I assume they ARE vaccinated. The unvaccinated are more likely to not wear a mask, IMO.
I wear my mask in stores and avoid crowds.
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Post by scrappinghappy on Jul 12, 2021 12:55:48 GMT
Thank you from all of us!! By protecting yourself, you are also protecting your children, family, friends and those who cannot be vaccinated. I had my second Mar 10th and I still mask when out!! Always keep in mind no vaccine is 100% so anyone one of us can still get Covid but much much milder case and not die!! Perfectly said. Bolding is mine. I too wear a mask when outside my home. |
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Jul 12, 2021 13:41:56 GMT
Well done, you.
I’ve got a question. Honestly curious; no snark. (Because I don’t know anyone unvaccinated, so can’t ask anyone I know.) From the beginning of the pandemic, we read it would probably take at least a year to develop a vaccine. Implicit in that knowledge was the brand newness if it all. Brand new virus; brand new vaccine.
From that moment, I knew I would get a new vaccine as soon as eligible, as long as the info I read from experts supported it. Was your thinking, from that moment, that you would be, as you say, 1000% opposed to any newly-developed Covid vaccine?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2021 14:43:16 GMT
Good for you. You did the right thing and do make sure you also have the second jab when the time is right. ( unless of course you had the J & J one )
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Post by workingclassdog on Jul 12, 2021 14:46:50 GMT
I wish some of my extended family members would get it.. I am not around them ever but my mom is (was).. it's her brother/wife and some cousins, etc. And they do everything without masks. My mom refused to attend any lunches/celebrations anymore because they refuse to do anything.
Glad you got it!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2021 15:07:24 GMT
Well done, you. I’ve got a question. Honestly curious; no snark. (Because I don’t know anyone unvaccinated, so can’t ask anyone I know.) From the beginning of the pandemic, we read it would probably take at least a year to develop a vaccine. Implicit in that knowledge was the brand newness if it all. Brand new virus; brand new vaccine. From that moment, I knew I would get a new vaccine as soon as eligible, as long as the info I read from experts supported it. Was your thinking, from that moment, that you would be, as you say, 1000% opposed to any newly-developed Covid vaccine? I think my hesitation and distrust comes from many things. The CDC not being honest in the beginning on mask use, dropping mask mandates knowing many unvaccinated will not wear a mask. I am still very worried about the vaccine because it really is an unknown, same with the virus itself. It is somewhat like this new space flights, some want to be the first to do it and others prefer to wait and see what issues it might have that are unforeseen. |
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Post by CardBoxer on Jul 12, 2021 15:13:25 GMT
I'm glad you got vaccinated, but I don't quite follow your logic, you are upset about people "not doing the right thing" but at the same time being 1000% against being vaccinated is also not doing the right thing. In a pandemic choosing not to wear a mask and choosing not be be vaccinated are two sides of the same coin. The right thing is unvaccinated people wearing mask, and only going out when necessary. I will admit my anxiety disorder plays a huge role in my decision making. I knew we could isolate to a huge degree that many can not. With the delta and dropping of masks I had to reevaluate the risks. Knowing I have dental work needing to be done the risk has increased to out weigh the fear of a severe reaction( stroke, heart inflammation etc.)of the vaccine. It may seem irrational to have those fears, but they are very real. Knowing a fear may be irrational doesn’t take away the fear - I get it. I get so anxious about medical and dental procedures/shots in general I had a virtual hypnosis session before getting my first covid shot. And I was already 100% convinced getting vaccinated was the right thing to do and was not afraid of a severe reaction, just a small will-I-feel-rotten-for-a-while one. Big props to you for re-evaluating and going through with it. Too many people don’t. |
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Post by CardBoxer on Jul 12, 2021 15:18:17 GMT
Well done, you. I’ve got a question. Honestly curious; no snark. (Because I don’t know anyone unvaccinated, so can’t ask anyone I know.) From the beginning of the pandemic, we read it would probably take at least a year to develop a vaccine. Implicit in that knowledge was the brand newness if it all. Brand new virus; brand new vaccine. From that moment, I knew I would get a new vaccine as soon as eligible, as long as the info I read from experts supported it. Was your thinking, from that moment, that you would be, as you say, 1000% opposed to any newly-developed Covid vaccine? I think my hesitation and distrust comes from many things. The CDC not being honest in the beginning on mask use, dropping mask mandates knowing many unvaccinated will not wear a mask. I am still very worried about the vaccine because it really is an unknown, same with the virus itself. It is somewhat like this new space flights, some want to be the first to do it and others prefer to wait and see what issues it might have that are unforeseen. I don’t think the CDC was dishonest at the beginning. They did not know - there’s a difference. Whether they should have known is a different story. Later the president tried to keep them from talking and releasing some info, which is yet another matter, and a horrible one. Covid and vaccinations should never have become a political issue but someone in office at the time {ahem} made it one. And in my view, is responsible for massive numbers of deaths and illnesses. We’d be in a far different place if both political parties fully embraced the seriousness. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 12, 2021 15:42:15 GMT
Some just said, former encouraged the development of the vaccine, he has since gotten the vaccine. Why won't his followers get it? Of course, he has not asked them too!
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