The point is, there are problems with these vaccines right now that too many people seem to want to sweep under the rug.
Such as? And which sources generated these? Factcheckers have debunked quite a few.
Also, aren't there more and bigger problems with the novel coronavirus itself?
The people who have died after receiving the vaccines....
People have died in receiving the virus. Even younger ones. The statistical numbers show the virus itself is responsible for more.
we hear about underlying conditions.
A mere reminder that not everyone is perfect and how ailments and treatments don't always work 100% the same. Add in drug-resistant medications, drug cocktails and it gets way more complex than that. Or "TLDR", as some may opine. Or "TDLR" since "baby talk" is used to replace proper phraseology such as "drug-resistant strains" with "superbugs".)
An analogy could be drawn to an electrical overload. Some systems, or in this case lives, will be immediately shorted-out, while others will be weakened and will fail prematurely as time progresses. Some of these underlying conditions may not have resulted in death at all if not for that extreme shock to the body. In that way, a vaccine can not be held blameless.
True. That will be true of the virus. Maybe it will be true for the vaccine. If anything, would have waiting 6 more months while wearing masks have allowed enough time to rule out most vaccine theories? (There's been nearly a decade of research already invested in mRNA, if not more depending on where you drawa theoretical line. If this were all within the span of one year, some tinfoil hats may be more valid.
Through it all, I say give people as many facts as possible and keep them updated.
^^this
Don't over-emphasize small percentages of problems, but don't gloss over them or make it seem like they don't exist, either.
^^this, especially with coercion (physical, mental, or emotional) or misinformation (e.g. coercion).
If there is some risk, even if it is small, just let people know. Don't hammer away so hard on "the benefits outweigh the risks". Let the individual decide that.
Especially if other solutions can work.
Moderna is stronger than Pfizer, yet the interval between first and second doses for both is the same: two weeks. That seems like all the more likelihood of system overload with Moderna.
I'd read three weeks? One source read four weeks for Moderna... I'm sure the appointment schedulers will know best, I'd hope...
The whole thing has become way out of hand. First it was if you don't get a vaccine you are selfish and socially irresponsible. Then unpatriotic. Now it's talk of contributing to genocide! It's far beyond ridiculous.
Agreed. The hyperbole has been outlandish.
One big problem has been when people quit wearing masks. There is still not enough known yet about the virus and it's mutations. People should have stuck with masks, vaccinated or not. It's no great hardship to wear one. People wear them regularly where there are air-quality problems.
Agreed. In most cases, there are not breathing problems or other issues. (Just as with most, there are no issues in taking the vaccine, and those with qualifying underlying conditions won't get it.)
Lest there be any misunderstandings here, I will say this: I don't disapprove of the door-to-door thing....if it is a 'make-it-more-available' intention. Just don't be pushy about it or accuse someone of being an asshole or worse if they decline. And bring unbiased information along with the vaccines so that people can make an informed choice, without being pressured.
Door to door is extreme. We don't even do that for milk and paper delivery anymore, so why for this?
For the record, do I agree with those who refuse vaccines because of conspiracy theories or just to be anarchists? Hell, no!
Some of their claims stem from issues, albeit at a superficial. "Experimental new drug!" still has the better part of a decade's research and they all act as if it's only been worked on for a handful of months where a bunch of mice died and other aspects removed from reasonable (or any!) context.
Actually, if I were in a position in which I was required to be out-and-about in some capacity for hours every day, I would likely take Moderna initially and then Pfizer two weeks later and hope that method worked out for the best.
There were articles from fairly reputable websites stating mixing different brands could make side effects more intense. Lego and other brands of similarly looking plastic bricks may not work together fully? I don't recall anything citing reduced efficacy, however...
