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Post by dewryce on Aug 18, 2021 0:06:59 GMT
MSNBC.... Abbott has had the third shot BOOSTER!!! How? It has only been a available for a few days?!?!? It’s available at Walgreen’s, just have to walk in if you’re eligible. |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Aug 18, 2021 0:07:48 GMT
I think this is far more likely to be vindication than karma. He doesn’t have any symptoms. He’ll recover quickly, be fine, and use it as proof that Covid is no big deal. Exactly. 🤦♀️ |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Aug 18, 2021 0:10:41 GMT
MSNBC.... Abbott has had the third shot BOOSTER!!! How? It has only been a available for a few days?!?!? I think it was approved for immunocompromised individuals 4 days ago and there are tons of unused doses in Texas, so it makes perfect sense to me that he’s already had it. I know nothing about him other than politically but did he actually qualify or did he get it just because if who he is. Did he get it after it was approved? |
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Post by dewryce on Aug 18, 2021 0:12:08 GMT
Why is he entitled to treatment/booster for the immunocompromised? I’m not defending the man I think he’s garbage and has irreparably harmed our state and its citizens, and he’s responsible for thousands of deaths and will continue to be. But…he could have so many medical issues that would qualify him for a second third dose (not booster) that aren’t visible, and we’d never be aware. Nor should we be. Also, just as I thought Trump should get the best treatment, not as a person but as the leader of our country, I think Abbott should too as the leader of the state. And it kills me to even type that. Had he refused the vaccine I would feel differently. |
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 18, 2021 0:23:18 GMT
MSNBC.... Abbott has had the third shot BOOSTER!!! How? It has only been a available for a few days?!?!? It’s available at Walgreen’s, just have to walk in if you’re eligible. one of dh'd cousins finally decided to get his 1st shot. Had an appointment and Walgreens told him they were out of the vaccine |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Aug 18, 2021 0:23:27 GMT
But he has NOT encouraged others to get the vaccine!!
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Post by myshelly on Aug 18, 2021 0:23:35 GMT
I think it was approved for immunocompromised individuals 4 days ago and there are tons of unused doses in Texas, so it makes perfect sense to me that he’s already had it. I know nothing about him other than politically but did he actually qualify or did he get it just because if who he is. Did he get it after it was approved? I mean, literally anyone could walk into any target, cvs, etc. and get however many shots they wanted just by saying they hadn’t had one before. We have doses galore to spare. So, while I don’t like the man and didn’t vote for him, I just can’t find any fault with the fact that he’s had a booster. |
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Post by myshelly on Aug 18, 2021 0:24:00 GMT
It’s available at Walgreen’s, just have to walk in if you’re eligible. one of dh'd cousins finally decided to get his 1st shot. Had an appointment and Walgreens told him they were out of the vaccine In Texas? |
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 18, 2021 0:25:17 GMT
one of dh'd cousins finally decided to get his 1st shot. Had an appointment and Walgreens told him they were out of the vaccine In Texas? no colorado. Just a story |
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Post by myshelly on Aug 18, 2021 0:26:14 GMT
no colorado. Just a story But not a story that applies to this thread? |
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Post by dewryce on Aug 18, 2021 0:29:05 GMT
It’s available at Walgreen’s, just have to walk in if you’re eligible. one of dh'd cousins finally decided to get his 1st shot. Had an appointment and Walgreens told him they were out of the vaccine I meant that Walgreen’s is giving out third doses, but that will depend on the location. I’m sure there will be availability issues in different areas, they don’t know how many people will be coming in, I bet it is hard to judge. |
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Post by mollycoddle on Aug 18, 2021 0:34:58 GMT
no colorado. Just a story But not a story that applies to this thread? There is no monitor. Except maybe you. Relax. |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Aug 18, 2021 0:40:01 GMT
I know nothing about him other than politically but did he actually qualify or did he get it just because if who he is. Did he get it after it was approved? I mean, literally anyone could walk into any target, cvs, etc. and get however many shots they wanted just by saying they hadn’t had one before. We have doses galore to spare. So, while I don’t like the man and didn’t vote for him, I just can’t find any fault with the fact that he’s had a booster. You have to give your name and info so I would think they would check before giving you a dose even if there are extra. I expect him to get better care than most and if he was eligible then fine. I agree none of us needs to know how he qualifies if he did. It’s just frustrating to see those that have put roadblocks up get better care than the normal person. It’s a bit hypocritical being for small government and letting locals take control but then he put mandate that effected his whole state with the masks and schools. |
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Post by used2scrap on Aug 18, 2021 0:40:36 GMT
Why is he entitled to treatment/booster for the immunocompromised? I’m not defending the man I think he’s garbage and has irreparably harmed our state and its citizens, and he’s responsible for thousands of deaths and will continue to be. But…he could have so many medical issues that would qualify him for a second third dose (not booster) that aren’t visible, and we’d never be aware. Nor should we be. Also, just as I thought Trump should get the best treatment, not as a person but as the leader of our country, I think Abbott should too as the leader of the state. And it kills me to even type that. Had he refused the vaccine I would feel differently. Idk I was always taught good leaders eat last, not push themselves to the head of the line ahead of vulnerable children they refuse to protect. Hopefully the unmasked he exposed and children are able to get the same medical care because we aren’t supposed to be a class based society. Financially it doesn’t make much sense for GOP to be focused on tests and treatment instead of less expensive masks and vaccines. |
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Post by Merge on Aug 18, 2021 0:51:05 GMT
I’m not defending the man I think he’s garbage and has irreparably harmed our state and its citizens, and he’s responsible for thousands of deaths and will continue to be. But…he could have so many medical issues that would qualify him for a second third dose (not booster) that aren’t visible, and we’d never be aware. Nor should we be. Also, just as I thought Trump should get the best treatment, not as a person but as the leader of our country, I think Abbott should too as the leader of the state. And it kills me to even type that. Had he refused the vaccine I would feel differently. Idk I was always taught good leaders eat last, not push themselves to the head of the line ahead of vulnerable children they refuse to protect. Hopefully the unmasked he exposed and children are able to get the same medical care because we aren’t supposed to be a class based society. Financially it doesn’t make much sense for GOP to be focused on tests and treatment instead of less expensive masks and vaccines. Unless they’re getting some kind of kickback from the sale of the treatments, of course. Maybe have stock in the company or have received campaign donations. |
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Post by mollycoddle on Aug 18, 2021 1:02:00 GMT
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Aug 18, 2021 1:26:01 GMT
I think that public-facing leaders should be near the head of the line for vaccines. Just makes sense.
But if not eligible for a third shot for medical reasons, I don’t think even a leader should get a third shot if he is not eight months from his first two shots. Actually, the eight months thing was just announced today, so who knows what metric he used if not medically eligible.
The availability of vaccines is irrelevant - and the worst flavor of situational ethics. It’s even more objectionable from somebody in the public sector with such influence over others’ behavior.
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Aug 18, 2021 1:30:50 GMT
I mean, literally anyone could walk into any target, cvs, etc. and get however many shots they wanted just by saying they hadn’t had one before. We have doses galore to spare. So, while I don’t like the man and didn’t vote for him, I just can’t find any fault with the fact that he’s had a booster. [snip] You have to give your name and info so I would think they would check before giving you a dose even if there are extra. Are all vaccine providers able to access a data base that includes all other providers? Is that a Texas thing? |
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Post by Merge on Aug 18, 2021 1:32:09 GMT
[snip] You have to give your name and info so I would think they would check before giving you a dose even if there are extra. Are all vaccine providers able to access a data base that includes all other providers? Is that a Texas thing? No, that’s not a thing here. We have no state vaccination database except the one for childhood vaccinations, and parents have to opt in to that. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Aug 18, 2021 1:32:43 GMT
Karma.
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Post by gizzy on Aug 18, 2021 1:38:52 GMT
I hope Texans are taking note of this. |
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Post by jackietex on Aug 18, 2021 1:42:58 GMT
I also don't trust our testing facilities. I know of 2 people who were very ill for 3 days and they are convinced they had breakthrough covid but both tested negative. That's me, I tested negative with a rapid test after developing symptoms on June 25th. It was over 5 weeks of being too sick to do anything but go from couch to chair and back, also ended up with pneumonia. I, too, believe breakthrough cases are much more common than reported. |
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Post by dewryce on Aug 18, 2021 1:45:04 GMT
I’m not defending the man I think he’s garbage and has irreparably harmed our state and its citizens, and he’s responsible for thousands of deaths and will continue to be. But…he could have so many medical issues that would qualify him for a second third dose (not booster) that aren’t visible, and we’d never be aware. Nor should we be. Also, just as I thought Trump should get the best treatment, not as a person but as the leader of our country, I think Abbott should too as the leader of the state. And it kills me to even type that. Had he refused the vaccine I would feel differently. Idk I was always taught good leaders eat last, not push themselves to the head of the line ahead of vulnerable children they refuse to protect. Hopefully the unmasked he exposed and children are able to get the same medical care because we aren’t supposed to be a class based society. Financially it doesn’t make much sense for GOP to be focused on tests and treatment instead of less expensive masks and vaccines. I get it, I also have serious (literally make me scream pissed off) issues with the way he has handled this. But who decides what lines to draw when it comes to the highest ranking leader of our country and states getting needed medical care? We know they’re not going to get that care. 100%, you are right. The only way the GOP’s response to this virus makes any sense is when you accept that they are pandering to their very uninformed base. (That’s the most polite way I could think of to reference them.) What’s “funny” is that if you look at the portions of people who made up Trump’s base, inherited by the GOP, and you look at the percentage of eligible people who haven’t gotten the vaccine, it’s fairly close hovering around 30%. |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Aug 18, 2021 1:46:27 GMT
Are all vaccine providers able to access a data base that includes all other providers? Is that a Texas thing? No, that’s not a thing here. We have no state vaccination database except the one for childhood vaccinations, and parents have to opt in to that. Oh wow. Somewhere else a nurse told that all states do. Several chinned in that yes all states do snd that many states link them together as many people cross state lines to get medical care. I said well we have to provide the info to the schools and several people from different states said no they all keep track. We had to provide the info multiple times when we moved to our current district as it wasn’t input correctly multiple times snd I seem to remember the same problem when he started school to. They were trying to say that they should just get it from the state database. I know California has a database for Covid but no idea if places check but think they should before giving vaccines especially at this point. An elderly patient may not remember which one they had or when they had it. |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Aug 18, 2021 1:48:03 GMT
I also don't trust our testing facilities. I know of 2 people who were very ill for 3 days and they are convinced they had breakthrough covid but both tested negative. That's me, I tested negative with a rapid test after developing symptoms on June 25th. It was over 5 weeks of being too sick to do anything but go from couch to chair and back, also ended up with pneumonia. I, too, believe breakthrough cases are much more common than reported. Rapid tests aren’t completely accurate more false negatives. I’m surprised they didn’t do another test a few days later since you were so sick. |
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Post by dewryce on Aug 18, 2021 1:48:23 GMT
Are all vaccine providers able to access a data base that includes all other providers? Is that a Texas thing? No, that’s not a thing here. We have no state vaccination database except the one for childhood vaccinations, and parents have to opt in to that. Actually, and I just found this out the other day, they will now store adult records if you opt in and get your records to them. But that just means that the DB isn’t really helpful for checking out this kind of thing in that you can’t assume if they aren’t in the DB they aren’t vaccinated. eta: I am still getting our records to them in case this is expanded and used for vaccine passports and the like. Maybe get ahead of the curve. Here is a link for anyone interested in signing up. |
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Post by aj2hall on Aug 18, 2021 2:12:02 GMT
I know nothing about him other than politically but did he actually qualify or did he get it just because if who he is. Did he get it after it was approved? I mean, literally anyone could walk into any target, cvs, etc. and get however many shots they wanted just by saying they hadn’t had one before. We have doses galore to spare. So, while I don’t like the man and didn’t vote for him, I just can’t find any fault with the fact that he’s had a booster. I agree, I think it’s an important question. Does he qualify as immunocompromised? The CDC hasn’t officially recommended boosters for everyone (that’s coming tomorrow). It’s a problem if he not only jumped to the front of the line but skipped the line entirely. And yes we may have vaccines galore, but that’s another ethical problem. Only 16% of the world has been vaccinated. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Aug 18, 2021 2:39:13 GMT
Idk I was always taught good leaders eat last, not push themselves to the head of the line ahead of vulnerable children they refuse to protect. Hopefully the unmasked he exposed and children are able to get the same medical care because we aren’t supposed to be a class based society. Financially it doesn’t make much sense for GOP to be focused on tests and treatment instead of less expensive masks and vaccines. Unless they’re getting some kind of kickback from the sale of the treatments, of course. Maybe have stock in the company or have received campaign donations. Rand and Kelly Paul DO have stock in Regeneron. |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Aug 18, 2021 2:41:16 GMT
I know nothing about him other than politically but did he actually qualify or did he get it just because if who he is. Did he get it after it was approved? I mean, literally anyone could walk into any target, cvs, etc. and get however many shots they wanted just by saying they hadn’t had one before. We have doses galore to spare. So, while I don’t like the man and didn’t vote for him, I just can’t find any fault with the fact that he’s had a booster. When I got my second shot I had to show my vaccine card and other identification but they also said they could access the info online. |
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Post by Tearisci on Aug 18, 2021 2:43:14 GMT
As a Texan, I hope he gets it bad.
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