Did you receive the Covid Vaccine?

We're all done with the pandemic, but the pandemic is not done with us. "Ready to move on" = Not even willing to put on a mask in indoor public places in order to help their community. What a terrible hardship for them. Boo hoo hoo. I bet those stupid immunocompromised people are done with cancer (or whatever else) and wish they could move on.

(Sarcasm--not actually calling immunocompromised people stupid!)

Sadly, the nonvaccinated folks (by choice) that do not wear masks are putting their lives at risk for COVID19 and variants.

I just hate to see preventable death for anyone.

Late last year before the vaccine was available, my adult nephew tried to engage me in a “discussion" on Facebook about my choice to get the vaccine as soon as it was available. Politely but quite firmly, I told him that “you and I have different opinions but I choose not to debate on social media as my energy is better spent elsewhere." (exact words). I said I respected his right to do as he saw fit and asked him to respect my right to do as I saw fit. Then I wished him the very best. He was receptive and that was it. He may have thought I was just a little auntie senior citizen who needed to have things mansplained to me. I wasn't havin' it.

That's my approach, tho. By conscious choice, I don't debate on social media as it is a waste of my precious time. I do not believe anyone's mind will be changed that way.

I heard a scientist say that freedom does not give you the right to not do what you’re obligated to do. People confuse freedom with personal preference. there seems to be a lot of people who don’t do anything for the greater good. I did talk to a few people who said that as soon as they said the grandchildren would not be available to anyone who didn’t have a vaccine they got one even though they were Jehovah’s Witness or some other religion that normally prevented them from this decision. I think the carrots are good. I also called Trader Joe’s in my neighborhood and asked them what their policy was they said they would not require masks and it was the honor system they were not allowed to ask people if they’ve been vaccinated. on the other hand he said only one person that showed up without a mask all the employees were still wearing one and everybody but this one person was wearing one. I called my local upscale market that I love and they said they are independent and they are keeping the mask mandate no one is allowed without a mask so I said OK I will continue to shop there. I think it’s important that our opinions are heard I realize I live in an area where people are a bit smarter about this then some other places in the country, but, I think it is worthwhile to call businesses and let them know if you are able.

Good idea about calling, Nkb; and good point about checking local rules, Chowdog. I talked to the owner of my local yoga studio a couple weeks ago and she seemed fuzzy on what exactly the guidelines were and where to get information. She was feeling caught between students who wanted masks and students who did not want masks.

That seems like a wise choice, Divine, not to enter into a debate like that.

(Never mind.)

exbrnxgrl: I worked at a travel immunization clinic. Only Yellow Fever had an official card, issued by Health Canada and glued into the clinic's vaccination booklets. Everything else were just stamps, date and the clinic director (an MD) signature (also stamped) Yes, I fear there will be fake vaccine cards. Idiots. My neighbourhood and other areas outside the 'hood are still all masking up. No word on when the mandate here will expire. Vaccinations are picking up as supplies improve. Maybe Biden can send some of his surplus here. :-)

Canada is still trying to get as many people as possible getting the first dose. So we are having to wait more than the manufacturers' recommendations of 21-28 days.

hi!

Since I am only on a hormonal treatment, I chose to get the vaccine. I am still immune compromised because of low IGG. So I feel I must wear a mask everywhere outside my home accept in outdoors. I have one son who is dragging his feet getting the jab- but he had covid in Jan ( I caught it from him) so he still has some immunities. His daughter had covid too, so I feel comfortable not wearing masks around themnow that I am vaccinated. It is a personal choice. I have friends who are refusing to get the jab so I honor that by staying my distance.

Dee

Elderberry,


My yellow WHO card had all my vaccines recorded in it, even my last smallpox back in 1977. I was a Peace Corps volunteer, followed by a stint as a Pan Am flight attendant . The smallpox vaccines are no longer given as it’s considered eradicated. However, if you ever saw what smallpox can do, to those who survive, you’d be the first in line to get a vax should it ever raise it ugly head

Breathein....

I hear your concern. I think it is a great idea to check your immunities. I hope it gives you some peace. I understand your cautiousness, I was like that before I got covid and the vax. I hope you find a place of comfort in your life as you fight cancer and avoid covid.

This article was interesting about an immune compromised doctor who got a third shot

https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/exclusives/92698

I am trying to be safe where I live. Pretty good about masking here, but getting much more lax. I had covid in January, just got my 2nd Pfizer shot, wear a mask while shopping and indoors but don’t wear one outside like the park or walking the neighborhood.

I recently had an unvaccinated friend visit me outside on my patio and she asked to give me a hug and before I knew it I agreed. I just want my life back but I want to be safe. I have pretty good bloodwork, but must take monthly IVIG infusions to keep those levels up to fight infections. Stupid covid. Stupid cancer

Dee

BreatheIn, you are the very reason I wish people would just wear the damn mask. It's not a great hardship. It's not fair that you have to go backinto quarantine because others aren't willing to do a little thing to protect children, immunocompromised people, etc. Your husband needs to get with the program and be considerate of your health status and your worry, and act as if he lives with someone who is immunocompromised. And you can ask your friends to cooperate as well, and meet outside and wear a mask, etc. One more thing -- it appears that catching covid from surfaces is even less likely than previously thought, so maybe you can read up on it and at least get more comfortable about that. I am less stressed about it than I was.

Snow-Drop...that sounds like me. I haven't been in a restaurant for a year and don't know when I will ever go into one again. Once a month I might get take-out.

I had my car inspected and auto-butlered and picked it up yesterday. And I wore my mask all of the way home since I don't know if the guys working on it wore masks or not.