When it is ready, will you get the vaccine?

[unloadonme]

No I don't wanna get it

No need to worry. It's not being offered to the under-18s.

 

[Araucaria]

Can not believe over 22 % said they will decide later like they are going to be poisoned. The Virologists all ove rthe world that worked on this vaccine knew what they were doing . Take it or spread ther illness becuase you will not be protected!

Let me answer this. First, let me say that I have decided to get the Covid vaccine when it becomes available to me (I'm still a little under the age 65 cutoff). I previously indicated that I would wait to see how others would react.

I had two questions: 1. Is the vaccine safe? For those who pooh-pooh this question, remember that in 1976-1977, the U. S. government had to end a massive swine flu vaccination program, because of massive side effects; and 2. Is the vaccine effective? I am not an anti-vaxxer by any means. My generation grew up not having to worry about diseases like polio, measles, or the mumps, precisely because of the availability of vaccines.

With the administration of millions of doses, the Covid vaccines appear to be safe, with no more adverse reactions than what would be expected with such a massive immunization program. That answers my first question. As to the second question, it would do me no good to get a shot that gives me no more protection than a saline solution. But again, the preponderance of evidence suggests that the vaccines available do protect against coronavirus infection.

Even after I get my two doses, I don't plan to throw caution to the wind. First, there is the possibility that I might somehow fall into the small minority that for some reason, the immunization was not effective. Second, I don't believe there is yet conclusive evidence that, even though I may be immunized against Covid-19, that I may not still be able to spread the virus to others, if I subsequently become exposed.

 

[MusicMan321]

No need to worry. It's not being offered to the under-18s.

Well I'm 35

 

[Alistair]

Even after I get my two doses, I don't plan to throw caution to the wind. First, there is the possibility that I might somehow fall into the small minority that for some reason, the immunization was not effective. Second, I don't believe there is yet conclusive evidence that, even though I may be immunized against Covid-19, that I may not still be able to spread the virus to others, if I subsequently become exposed.

I heard on the radio yesterday that they’re saying that you can still spread it to others even if you’re immunized. Don’t take my word for it though, they didn’t quote from a source they just said they heard it. Maybe KaraBulut can answer that.

 

[BillyT]

The vaccine is not 100% but they say that is you get Covid the effects are not as severe.

I have only had one side effect.

 

[rareboy]

If I wasn't already, this would make me want to get it.

 

[Kahaih]

If I wasn't already, this would make me want to get it.

Have they been doing follow-up testing?

Are they drive through?

Bet it's more fun than the cotton bud jammed up the nose.

 

[EJMichaels]

I heard on the radio yesterday that they’re saying that you can still spread it to others even if you’re immunized. Don’t take my word for it though, they didn’t quote from a source they just said they heard it. Maybe KaraBulut can answer that.

My understanding is that it is not technically a vaccine because it does not create immunity or otherwise meet the criteria of a vaccine. What it supposedly does is make it less likely to be seriously ill -- reducing symptoms, etc. It also does not reduce transmission. It is better described as an experimental gene therapy (not yet approved) that may make you less likely to become ill, which is not the same as being immune. They have not tested immunity or transmission.

So, for people who would be at risk for complications, reducing the severity would be worthwhile. For protecting the population in general -- not so much.

 

[cabinfever]

Initially I suspected I would get it as soon as it was available to me but today - not so sure.

As it turns out - not only did the antibodies I had from having covid become useless to prevent another infection (though I have been negative ever since so far) - I now realize I have "long hauler" crap and it hasn't subsided at all. I have constant fatigue - a never ending cold in my nose - cough up yellow phlegm every day - none of this existed before covid. They call me from the hospital still to ask me if I want to join the long hauler group or join the zoom meetings and it is always a definite no BUT now I want to find out if long haulers should get the vaccine or would it make what we already have worse. From what I know so far - alot of the doctors say it will eventually subside but I am starting to think eventually may mean months or years.

 

[funsicles]

Although being on Tier III of distribution (latter March/early April), I chanced upon my vaccination serendippitiously, as I stopped into my clinic for a blood work-up, and with two cancellations, they had a quota to fill. I EAGERLY accepted their magnanimous offer!!! Per the Moderna vaccine, I will be requiring my second dose on the 24th, so I am so keeping that day open!!!

 

[PrinceCory]

I got my first dose of the vaccine last week. I'm scheduled to get my 2nd dose March 1 (28 days). I just got a sore arm that lasted about 36 hours. From my understanding, it's the 2nd dose that may knock me on my ass.

 

[frankfrank]

And, I DID! About fourteen hours ago. Yay, me!

A bit of medical tourism involved, though. A couple weeks ago (after trying for a few days to set something up, in vain) a Chicago station said that Illinois is only 47th-best in getting the vaccine into people's arms. I decided right then "FUCK THIS SHIT, I'm leaving the state!" There are two other states, Wisconsin and Indiana, within a perfectly reasonable drive of Chicago. I couldn't quite figure out Wisconsin's procedure. I then looked at Indiana, but right away "skipped over" the suburban counties Lake and Porter, and found vaccines in Rensselaer (Jasper County). Getting an appointment was no problem, the appointment was only twelve days ahead. The trip was 90 miles each way. (Driving 200 miles in a day, for me, is still trivial.)

I got there and there was NO queue at all, and I was out right away except for the mandatory observation period. They gave me the Moderna version.

"Predictably" there were NO side effects whatsoever, that I could notice. I don't get side effects from medicines. EVER. I didn't even have a sore arm. (PrinceCory we might have read the same article, which said the second dose might be difficult...)

 

[frankfrank]

Per the Moderna vaccine, I will be requiring my second dose on the 24th, so I am so keeping that day open!!!

Interesting. I got the Moderna, too, and they gave me exactly a month. I think I even read before, that's suggested for the Moderna version.

 

[BillyT]

I got my first dose of the vaccine last week. I'm scheduled to get my 2nd dose March 1 (28 days). I just got a sore arm that lasted about 36 hours. From my understanding, it's the 2nd dose that may knock me on my ass.

I had no problems with the second dose.

 

[just_mills]

Sure.

 

[m1thousand]

I got my vaccine today (AstraZeneca) because Im on disability. My second dose is in 4 months.

 

[Pierresro]

Yes?
No?
Ill wait to see how others respond to it?

I suggeat you take it when offered or say bye bye!

 

[Araucaria]

I finally was able to get my first injection appointment next Monday morning. It took over a 5 hour wait to get the appointment, and that was after going on a new site, after waiting for 22 days and never hearing back from the first site.

 

[ClubLevelVegan]

Was finally able to schedule it yesterday and will be getting it done this weekend.

 

[KaraBulut]

I heard on the radio yesterday that they’re saying that you can still spread it to others even if you’re immunized. Don’t take my word for it though, they didn’t quote from a source they just said they heard it. Maybe KaraBulut can answer that.

When you posted this back in February, the answer would have been "We don't know yet", mostly because the 12 month studies of vaccine volunteers are ongoing.

Some of the smaller studies in countries that had early and effective vaccination programs are producing some good news. Included in that good news is asymptomatic transmission is dramatically reduced in people who have received the vaccine.

Pfizer vaccine shows 94% effectiveness against asymptomatic transmission of COVID [ABC]

Those not vaccinated were 29 times more likely to die from COVID, per the data.

Pfizer's vaccine is successful in preventing not only symptomatic COVID-19, but also asymptomatic disease according to new real-world data, Israel's Ministry of Health and Pfizer/BioNTech announced Thursday.

As concerning COVID variants spread and the companies behind the three authorized vaccines hurry to test their shots against them, there's other promising news from Thursday's announcement: this latest analysis was performed when more than 80% of Israel's COVID-19 cases were from the UK variant B.1.1.7 -- demonstrating that the Pfizer vaccine is equally effective against this variant, which is known to be more contagious, and possibly even more deadly, Israel's Ministry of Health reported.

The announcement included a key statistic related to an alarming way the virus can spread -- via people who are asymptomatic, who may not even know they're contagious. The Pfizer vaccine is so far 94% effective at preventing this type of infection, Israel's Ministry of Health reports -- encouraging news that the vaccine could help slow silent transmission.