How many of you will get the Covid shot?

[ColoradoV]

Definitely not a conspiracy guy here.. As soon as it is available I will take it.

Thinking back a few years or to 2001 man they stuck us like a pin cushion before we went to kayak the Zambezi river in Africa the first time.. Shots were rough took a while to get over it. Did not think twice. 2nd time was a bit easier when we went back to kayak the White Nile a few years later. Both times one of my traveling partners crapped liquid for 4 months after...

Got both my girls up to date on vaccine shots = both healthy and testing at the top 10% of their age group academically so not worried there.

Interesting but on the 14th Pitken county here in Colorado will require a negative test and soon vaccine proof to enter the county... Interesting but I feel the best action best to keep us locals safe in the age of jet setters!

 

[RICMIC]

I had to cancel 3 Canada trips last year and have 2 scheduled for this year and I bet that you will need to show proof of vaccination to cross the border. It looks like a vaccination card will be issued for the shot and followup.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

Not a chance.

 

[KHSRanger23]

Being in the Army, I am sure the COVID vaccine will be mandatory for us much like all the other shots we get.

 

[ScottR]

When I went to Africa a while back I had to get a LOT of shots updated and I am believe that I haven't expired on any of them yet. My kids are current on all of their immunizations and that will continue for all of the ones that have been tested over time. That said though, vaccination in the grand scheme of things is a very new technology, but then hey so is the computer I'm typing on now.

I am not saying that I won't get it, it's the when. If I can avoid getting it for a year or so I will do it as it will give me a bit more confidence that it wasn't pushed out too soon to kill the fear created by this.

 

[JimP]

I think that one problem with those who want to wait is that they are used to the idea that a vaccine can be developed and tested in less than a year. The old school of thought was that it takes years to get one, and while that may be true in some instances this one shows what can be done if the government is behind it. All those others they tested the life out of them and while that is a great thing to do there are instances where people suffered for a long time when they didn't need to. Just remember that these vaccine's were pretty much developed in a month or so, and the rest of the time they have been being tested on humans. I remember a couple that they started the testing way back in April or May.

There are some drugs now that people with life threatening problems that are now allowed to be taken without all the protocol and testing and they are finding that even with side effects that the ones that are taking them are getting better.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

I think that this vaccine is different than most of the others as it is not made from live virus cells. As I understand it, this is one of the main reasons it was developed so quickly.

 

[AKaviator]

I think that one problem with those who want to wait is that they are used to the idea that a vaccine can be developed and tested in less than a year. The old school of thought was that it takes years to get one, and while that may be true in some instances this one shows what can be done if the government is behind it. All those others they tested the life out of them and while that is a great thing to do there are instances where people suffered for a long time when they didn't need to. Just remember that these vaccine's were pretty much developed in a month or so, and the rest of the time they have been being tested on humans. I remember a couple that they started the testing way back in April or May.

There are some drugs now that people with life threatening problems that are now allowed to be taken without all the protocol and testing and they are finding that even with side effects that the ones that are taking them are getting better.

I agree with you Jim. But at this point, I believe nothing that comes out of the mouths of the democrat party and only about half from the republicans! So just because the "government" says it's safe, I'm still skeptical!

 

[taskswap]

I have been informed by my wife (who is a neurotrauma nurse) that I will definitely be getting it.

 

[Gr8bawana]

My wife and I will definitely get when it's available to us. That way we'll be safe whenever we are unknowingly near any of you anti-vaxers.

 

[kidoggy]

My wife and I will definitely get when it's available to us. That way we'll be safe whenever we are unknowingly near any of you anti-vaxers.

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cool beans . and the more those who rush to get stabbed , the safer we who choose to wait will be also.

 

[Montana]

Oh baby... hot topic. Just remember, this $h!t is real. As we all know this topic has caused SIGNIFICANT pain, confusion, frustration, the list goes on, in our everyday lives. People have lost jobs, marriages and even lives over it. I can see this becoming a hot topic so just remember, It is only natural for there to be differences of opinion.
Carry on....

 

[Travis Horner]

I'm not going to take it, but that does not make me an anti-vaxer as you call them. I just simply believe some sicknesses make you stronger if your immune system can fight it on it's own. I remember as a young kid, the flu would pretty much take me out for a week or two, now days I'm barely sick a day. I'm of the opinion that people have become week, needing an anti-biotic for just about every bacteria under the sun. You don't see a problem with this? Talking about how much better off your grandchildren will be, Dude! You can't even beat a cold without help. Wake up folks. God made us better than this.

Found a great article: Pandemics and Epidemics Through History: This Too Shall Pass. Check it out! https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15323269.2020.1779540

 

[Fink]

Not an anti-vaxxer by any stretch of the imagination. I have all my shots, my wife does, and my kids do. I believe in vaccines. But, aren't you just a bit skeptical of a vaccine that has been rushed to market in under a year? I'll get it, probably as soon as I'm allowed/offered, because:
You wanna go back to your office/keep your job? Proof of vaccination, please.
Wanna get on a plane? Proof of vaccination, please.
Wanna go to the doctor? Proof of vaccination, please.
Wanna go to the grocery store? Proof of vaccination, please.

The ex-presidents getting the shot is laughable. Thats a saline shot, and you know it.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

The ex-presidents getting the shot is laughable. Thats a saline shot, and you know it.

No I don't know it and neither do you.

 

[Gr8bawana]

I'm not going to take it, but that does not make me an anti-vaxer as you call them. I just simply believe some sicknesses make you stronger if your immune system can fight it on it's own. I remember as a young kid, the flu would pretty much take me out for a week or two, now days I'm barely sick a day. I'm of the opinion that people have become week, needing an anti-biotic for just about every bacteria under the sun. You don't see a problem with this? Talking about how much better off your grandchildren will be, Dude! You can't even beat a cold without help. Wake up folks. God made us better than this.

Found a great article: Pandemics and Epidemics Through History: This Too Shall Pass. Check it out! https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15323269.2020.1779540

You're one of those who still think this is just the flu? The families of the 285,000 + dead in the U.S. alone would tell you it's not.

 

[Hilltop]

I think people who can prove they have already had this should be able to show proof of antibodies instead of requiring them to be vaccinated. The vaccine is doing the exact same thing - forcing the body to develop antibodies. The current area I live in is sitting at approximately 70% infection rate since the start. Our cases are dropping quickly. We are simply running out of people to infect. The majority of the population where I live will have already developed antibodies before the vaccine is even available.

I know there are other areas around the country in similar situations. This isn't publicized or even recognized. Why? It's a simple answer...$$.

It is my opinion that the vaccine should be completely optional. Those that want it should be able to get it. Those that choose to allow their bodies to naturally develop antibodies should be allowed to do so because they are not risking anyone's lives once the vaccine is available to all.

 

[JimP]

I think people who can prove they have already had this should be able to show proof of antibodies instead of requiring them to be vaccinated. The vaccine is doing the exact same thing - forcing the body to develop antibodies. The current area I live in is sitting at approximately 70% infection rate since the start. Our cases are dropping quickly. We are simply running out of people to infect. The majority of the population where I live will have already developed antibodies before the vaccine is even available.

I know there are other areas around the country in similar situations. This isn't publicized or even recognized. Why? It's a simple answer...$$.

It is my opinion that the vaccine should be completely optional. Those that want it should be able to get it. Those that choose to allow their bodies to naturally develop antibodies should be allowed to do so because they are not risking anyone's lives once the vaccine is available to all.

But what about those who have caught this virus more than once? There are a number of them out there so their bodies are not developing natural antibodies

Then there is the fact that the vaccine is not 100% at preventing the virus, there is always that chance that even after getting the vaccine that you can catch it.

 

[JimP]

 

[D_Dubya]

I think I’ll get it once it’s available. My wife and kids already had Covid back in July so it’s possible we’re immune already, I never got it despite being in the house with them for over two weeks and having “unprotected sleep” in the same bed as my wife while she was sick for about 10 days. I’m a firm believer that vaccines are one of the greatest things that medical science has brought to the world, but I’m 100% against a mandated/forced vaccination until there’s been more time and evidence from those who willingly take it. I know one thing, I’m sick of these #%^*ing masks and if I get vaccinated I’m not wearing the damn thing anymore.