Posted on 08/05/2021 11:42:01 AM PDT by one guy in new jersey
The overwhelming majority of people who have been hospitalized and have died of the coronavirus are unvaccinated, according to data from state and federal health officials.
There are many reasons why someone may choose not to be vaccinated, Gov. Phil Murphy said at a recent coronavirus briefing.
“There are some people who are relying on talking heads or social media who are just wrong about this,” Murphy said. “There’s a block of folks who I just don’t agree with, but we want to keep them alive, whether we agree with them or not. There’s another block that don’t speak English. They think it costs money. They think their immigration status will be outed. They work three jobs. They don’t know where the location is.”
Whatever the reason, if you have a loved one who is hesitant about getting the vaccine, health and communications experts say there are productive ways to start the conversation.
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according to data from state and federal health officials.
I don’t trust these sources.
Joisey ping.
“according to data from state and federal health officials”
Yeah, there’s no need to question any of that now is there.
Here’s what my response would be:
“Go (fill in the blank) yourself.”
If you’re not open to being persuaded by the other person’s point of view, then it’s a lecture, not a conversation.
“Karin Price Mueller”
Never trust a women with two last names
My experts advise against it.
Just ask my anonymous sorces..they say,no.
“Experts” are people willing to advance the media narrative.
Are they including deaths before there was a vaccine? I guarantee they are.
More idiocy:
You should adopt a “curiosity” mindset, not one of “criticism,” said Alison Novak, an assistant professor in the Department of Public Relations & Advertising at Rowan University who researches misinformation and digital communication strategies.
“Go into the conversation asking questions about the person’s hesitations rather than criticizing their actions or concerns,” she said. “See if you can get the person to identify one or two major hang-ups and listen carefully to their reasoning.”
Then share your own reasons for getting vaccinated, Novak said, noting that research shows personal storytelling can be more powerful than scientific evidence, celebrity or public figure endorsements or fear appeals.
Shobha Swaminathan, associate professor at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School who has worked on ways to mitigate vaccine misinformation in Newark, said she rarely approaches someone with the intention of changing their mind.
Instead, she said she tries to understand where they stand and identify their specific concerns, such as worries about side effects or vaccine safety.
“I also talk about my experience,” she said of discussing vaccines with the public. “I am treating them just as I would a loved one, family or friend.”
The conversation can be challenging if the person believes information that’s false, such as debunked claims that the vaccine causes infertility problems.
“These claims are completely wrong and there is no basis for it. The false claim originated from Europe where two anti-vaxers falsely claimed that these antibodies attack the placenta,” Swaminathan said. “This is wrong and incorrect and has been debunked, and yet people are using these fears to dissuade people from getting vaccinated.”
If you’re talking to someone who believes misinformation, you can encourage them to think about the source — but gently.
“You can share your concerns about the source of the information, but provide concrete reasons why you don’t consider it trustworthy rather than just labeling it as bad,” Novak said. “For example, show the person how you assess the credibility of a source, such as looking at who owns the information outlet or any historical examples of inaccuracies.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers tips for talking about the vaccine on its website.
It said you should ask them if you can provide them with information from a trusted source.
“If they agree, they will be more willing to listen to you instead of feeling like you’re pushing unwanted information on them,” it said. “Sometimes, sharing quick, accurate answers to common concerns your family or friends might have can go a long way toward moving someone from worry to confidence.”
It recommends you ask open-ended questions that will lead to more than a “yes” or “no” answer, such as how a news report made them feel. Then, temper your responses.
“Try not to sound judgmental, and ask questions that help you understand their concerns,” the CDC recommends. “For example, avoid things like, `That’s a silly concern,’ or `Why would you be worried about that?’”
In these polarized times, it’s not uncommon for politics to come into the vaccine conversation. But COVID-19 does not care if the person is a Republican, Democrat or independent, experts say.
“If it does become political, try to switch focus to the personal implications of vaccinations, such as keeping family or high-risk community members safe,” Novak said. “This personal connection can redirect a conversation away from political tension.”
“If every vaccinated person convinced one unvaccinated person to get the shot, we would reach 100% coverage overnight,” Novak said. “When we talk about the millions of people who are unvaccinated, it feels overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be insurmountable if we take a localized approach.”
Perry Halkitis, dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, previously told NJ Advance Media that he recently went to an engagement party and encountered an unvaccinated person who “believed conspiracy theories.”
“I said to this man, who has a five-year-old child, that at the end of the day, I would be sad if he died but my life wouldn’t be adversely affected. But his five-year-old child’s would be. He got vaccinated the next week,” he said. “Get them where things matter: their children, their well being, the possibility that their business will be completely shut down. Encourage them to do this so bad things don’t happen.”
“The overwhelming majority of people who have been hospitalized and have died of the coronavirus are unvaccinated”
The very first sentence is a total and complete lie, proven by the CDC’s own numbers, and you still it gets posted. Just unbelievable.
I would say “That is smart. Too many unanswered questions regarding this so called vaccine.”
how about just keep your mouth shut
“Go (fill in the blank) yourself.”
Or
“I got two words for ya, and it AIN’T happy birthday”
She’s not a Karen but a karin.
Of course, I don't have to tell them my last vaccination was for tetanus back in 2012.
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