Alarming number of US health care workers are refusing COVID-19 vaccine

NY Post ^ | 1/1/2021 | Kenneth Garger

[volunbeer]

U.S. health care workers are first in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine — but an alarming number across the country are refusing to do so.

Earlier this week, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine disclosed that about 60 percent of the nursing home workers in his state have so far chosen not to get vaccinated.

More than half of New York City’s EMS workers have shown skepticism, The Post reported last month.

And now California and Texas are experiencing a high rate of health care worker refusals, according to reports.

An estimated 50 percent of frontline workers in Riverside County in the Golden State opted against the drug, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing public health officials.

[volunbeer]

Interesting trend by those most acquainted with the virus.

I am not against vaccines, but I am also undecided about getting this particular vaccine given the pros and cons that I am reading.

One question this article begs is why would so many that are closest to this virus refuse it?

Is it because of the politics that were played with the vaccine by the media and left? Let's face it - they told us repeatedly in an effort to damage Trump that there could not be a vaccine prior to the end of the year and that if there was it would not be safe.

Is it because these health care workers feel there is more risk from the vaccine than the virus?

What a strange turn of events......

[al baby]

I got my regular flu shot 2 years ago my nurses is sofa king hawt and a big time flirt loves my sense of humor anyways i digress my arm shoulder were sore for a 8 months

[Zeddicus]

Myself, my wife, one daughter, and a niece, all RNs, are refusing the vaccine. In my department at the hospital I work at, 11 of 13 have refused.

I leave you to draw your own conclusions.

[MtnClimber]

Many do not trust the CDC and FDA. They have become politicized by the left and are now just propaganda mouthpieces.

[SmokingJoe]

This is one of the very few times people should pay attention to what the health care workers actually do.
Never mind about what they or their unions say about coronavirus vaccines, just pay attention to what they and their families are doing.

[EEGator]

Worth it.

[Alberta's Child]

As soon as dopes like Geppetto Fauci came out and stated publicly that people would still have to wear masks and business establishments would still have to be restricted even after widespread vaccinations in the U.S., anyone with an IQ over 80 knew the whole thing was a scam.

[ifinnegan]

Your contention “they are closest to the virus” is false.

[nwrep]

Correct. The CCP Army is closest to the virus.

[Captain Walker]

Oh, this is rich.

The authorities who have been crying "wolf" since March 2020 are now surprised that people aren't buying any of it.

My dentist (wrapped from head to foot in protective gear) told me last week she wasn't sure if she was going to get the vaccine; what on earth should be my hurry to do this?

[AnthonySoprano]

‘
Joe Biden said he wouldn’t Trust anything coming from Trump.

They lie to the Public, they corrupt agencies to protect their Criminal Activities, and they’ve soiled the Courts and Prosecutors by encouraging partisans to Get Trump.

They are responsible for the healthy skepticism about the politicized agencies and spinoffs.

‘

[Mr Rogers]

“Is it because these health care workers feel there is more risk from the vaccine than the virus?”

I suspect this is true. I know 3 RNs and my DIL is a patient care tech in a COVID ward. The three RNs have caught it and recovered with no significant symptoms, and my DIL hasn’t even caught it - after 6 months working full time in a wing dedicated to COVID!

I plan to take the vaccine, BTW. But it is hard to fault my DIL’s skepticism given her constant exposure without catching anything.

[AFB-XYZ]

And, why is it being said that even if you get the vaccine, you’ll STILL have to wear a mask and stay 6 feet away from other people?

There may be more to it than what I’ve read, but at this particular moment, I’m becoming less inclined to be a “polite decliner”.

[Sacajaweau]

If it doesn’t prevent it...like Fauci says...I’d rather trust my own immune system. I know it works. I haven’t had the flu since 1970...and even then, hubby was pretty sure it was my cooking.

[avital2]

then i’ll get mine sooner - if knucklehead Newsom can figure out a plan.

[surroundedbyblue]

Nearly 25 years of anesthesia and critical care. I refused it.

[Beagle8U]

They shouldn’t have to have the shot unless they want to stay employed in healthcare.

Refuse the shot and go mow lawns for a living.

[Guenevere]

Please tell us why?

[who knows what evil?]

Many do not trust the CDC and FDA.

Of course not...they are 'government'.

[AnthonySoprano]

‘
Even reliable Media-following idiots think the Leaders are not getting real shots.

I have the left radio stations and they think it’s saline shots, but necessary.

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