I chose to get the vaccine because I have asthma. Three weeks ago, I was having breakfast with my brother (who also got vaccinated), his son (not vaccinated), and the son’s friend (also not vaccinated). The restaurant was not busy and as a result, we were there nearly two hours at a very small table. Therefore, we were in very close proximity to each other. Two days later my nephew was diagnosed with Covid. A week later his friend was diagnosed with Covid. Neither my brother or I were affected. Was it the vaccine that protected us, or were we just lucky? Believe what you want, but I do believe the vaccine played at least some part in the reason we didn’t get Covid and they did.
I am completely against mandates. It should be a personal choice between patient and doctor. Just as those have a right to refuse, and should not be made fun of or punished; those that choose to have it should not be criticized for their decision either. It’s a personal choice. Everyone’s personal choice should be respected.
As far as side effects, all drugs have side effects (some people get them, others have no problem), some very serious; others not so much. One must weight the benefits against the side effects and made a decision. The important thing here is it should be the individuals choice.
Exactly.
FR is full of conspiracies nowadays. Also has a lot of group think.
You said it perfectly - free choice. In the same way I am 100% OK with people not taking the vaccine, they should also be OK with others wanting to take the vaccine. Free choice works both ways.
Time will tell who’s right and who is wrong. Time will tell.