Covid-19

[Lamont Sanford]

I'm sure the crazies on both sides will think its a government conspiracy or that it will cause autism and not take the vaccine.

I know people on both sides of the political spectrum that have no interest in being a guinea pig for the first round of vaccines. I'm happy to nominate Sleepy Joe Biden.

[X-band '01]

I know people on both sides of the political spectrum that have no interest in being a guinea pig for the first round of vaccines. I'm happy to nominate Sleepy Joe Biden.

You realize that's what Phase 3 testing is -

- ah, forget it.

[bigdiggins]

Talked to a co-worker who returned from a couple year assignment in China in October. Landed in Detroit and was shocked to see everyone masked up. Apparently China isn't masking anymore.

[Muskie in dayton]

Just be patient, it will go away as soon as he is inaugurated. Gotta be sure to have time between now and then to blame Trump on his way out. Luckily, Joe will ride in on his white horse in January when shockingly the vaccine will be ready to go.

Kids back to school:
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/...or-classrooms/

Crowds:
https://twitter.com/spettypi/status/1325153968687775744

Admissions of exageration:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...er_dailymailUK

Yep...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EmbNmlFW...g&name=900x900

[GIMMFD]

I think they are also concerned about politicization of the vaccine leading to people not wanting to take it, so they are probably taking significant steps to appear as apolitical as possible. This is doubly true in an environment in which many people were concerned about the Trump administration rushing a vaccine through for political expediency.

I already know several people (all Trump supporters, although that may be a coincidence) that say that they are not taking the vaccine.

I know quite a bit of people Liberal, Republicans, Libertarians, etc. that all said they aren't taking the vaccine either, just because it feels rushed due to political pressure, which I think is completely fair. I'm sure a lot of people will stay away, but the Pfizer news is interesting, I definitely am about to read up on it and see what it entails.

I'm sure the crazies on both sides will think its a government conspiracy or that it will cause autism and not take the vaccine.

The most painful talk I have to give is the vaccines don't cause autism, talk.. people who are curious, who don't know what to believe because of all the stuff in the media? I love talking to them, I love someone who is genuinely curious and wants to find out more about the subject matter, but holy shit the ones that completely dismiss any evidence you put forth against it and just start going off the walls are something else...

[XU_Lou]

Connecting the Dots: The Great Reset & The Fourth Industrial Revolution

A little long, but extremely informative (perhaps eye-opening):

[boozehound]

I know quite a bit of people Liberal, Republicans, Libertarians, etc. that all said they aren't taking the vaccine either, just because it feels rushed due to political pressure, which I think is completely fair. I'm sure a lot of people will stay away, but the Pfizer news is interesting, I definitely am about to read up on it and see what it entails.

I would be interested in your perspective as to whether the vaccine fears are justified - i.e. is there anything used in the vaccine that would potentially cause long term issues?

My general thinking is that as long as it goes through a normal FDA approval process I would probably take the vaccine. It may not be entirely risk free, but getting COVID isn't risk free either.

[bjf123]

Well, I have a COVID test scheduled for tomorrow morning. A number of us from work went out for drinks Monday night with someone who was in from out of town. The next morning, the person I was sitting next to lost his sense it taste and smell. He went to get tested and came back positive, so those of us sitting close to him are under house arrest until we get a negative test result. Yippee.


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[XU_Lou]

Well, I have a COVID test scheduled for tomorrow morning. A number of us from work went out for drinks Monday night with someone who was in from out of town. The next morning, the person I was sitting next to lost his sense it taste and smell. He went to get tested and came back positive, so those of us sitting close to him are under house arrest until we get a negative test result. Yippee.


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You guys need to attack it right away with Zinc, Vitamin C and D - I did and only had very mild symptoms.

[noteggs]

I would be interested in your perspective as to whether the vaccine fears are justified - i.e. is there anything used in the vaccine that would potentially cause long term issues?

My general thinking is that as long as it goes through a normal FDA approval process I would probably take the vaccine. It may not be entirely risk free, but getting COVID isn't risk free either.

Obviously I’ll let him answer the question you proposed, but wanted to give you a little background on the vaccine.

The Pfizer (and Moderna) used something we haven’t utilized before in genetic technology. It’s called synthetic messenger RNA and ironically it’s been around for 3 decades. Basically mRNA uses genetic material to cause the body to create a protein from the virus. Then, the immune system recognizes the virus and learns to attack.

With that said, we won’t know the scope of side effects until the third week of November. This will be when half of the patients in their study have been observed for any safety issues for at least two months following their second dose. I’m keeping my fingers crossed and committed to getting the vaccination at this point.