There is a lot of speculation in the media about the arrival of the Covid-19 vaccines and who will get them first. Based on the tone of the reporting, you would think it is akin to deciding which passengers would be the first on the lifeboats of the sinking Titanic.
The reporting is all about concerns and fears based on class warfare and racism. Where in line are the poor folks and the minority communities? There is even conflict among the scientific communities. While most agree that frontline healthcare workers should be the first in line, doctors do not agree on who should be second.
Most say the elderly – a designation I hate since most people think of me in that group – and especially the elderly with underlying conditions. Maybe those in senior care facilities. But some doctors say that the initial limited supply of vaccine should go to those with longer life expectancies – not so much those in nursing homes or hospice facilities.
The news media also spread concerns about when all 330 million Americans will finally be vaccinated. They speculate gravely – and without much basis in fact — that it may take until 2022 before that can be accomplished – as if that is even a sensible goal.
So, why my lack of urgency in getting the Covid-19 vaccine?
Do not assume that I am an anti-vaxxer. Far from it. I have had my recommended Shingles vaccine. I get my annual flu shots. I get updates of my Tetanus shot – especially before going overseas. I got all those so-called childhood vaccines — and was among the first generation to get the then “new” polio vaccine.
I am waiting for the Covid-19 vaccine, but I am not in a panic. Even though I am officially in that high-risk group with underlying conditions – none of them involve my lungs, which is the big problem. I have quite a strong heart according to my cardiologist. Were I to get the virus, my chance of survival is quite good. After all, most people who get it survive – even older people.
And what is my chance of contracting it? I do not stay totally locked down, but I also do not hang around in crowded places. I wear masks in retail establishments, but not when I am on my own outside – going to and from those establishments and out on the tennis courts.
I am also respecting the all-important data. According to scientific projections, they expect the total number of people who will have contacted Covid-19 before it disappears in late 2021 to be around 25 to 30 million people. That means that during this entire pandemic, more than 90 percent of Americans will never even contract the virus.
Of those 14 million who have contracted Covid, 8.3 million have already recovered and are now immune for at least several months – and maybe permanently. The scientists do not yet know of the length of immunity. But that means that there are 5.4 million active cases as of this writing – about 1.6 percent of the population.
According to the latest report, of the approximately 95,000 people in hospitals, 70,000 are not considered to be seriously ill or in critical condition. How do I know that? Because the official statistics as of this writing list approximately 25,000 people across the country in what they categorize as “serious/critical.”
By the time the vaccines are available for the broadest distribution, there will be between 12 and 15 million recovered people – maybe more.
While the media laments how and when we can vaccinate all 330 Americans, that is never going to be the case. First of all, we have all those who have recovered. They may or may not need the vaccine. According to reports, there are millions who will not take the vaccine under any circumstances. I do not ascribe to that idea, but it is a reality. Also, it is not yet the plan to vaccinate anyone under the age of 10. That may come much later, if at all.
I am all for getting the vaccine to those who need it most. I will gladly give up my dose temporarily to someone in greater need. You know, those on the frontline who are transporting and serving the sick. I will wait for others serving the public – such as store clerks, delivery people and restaurant workers. Those congregated in senior facilities can cut in line in front of me.
Yes, I know I will be taking a risk – even if the odds are heavily weighted in my favor. Maybe I will be one of the unlucky ones. If so, shed no tears. I have already had more of the good life than most people in the world – and more than any one human can rightfully deserve.
I will get vaccinated. That is not the issue. But I am not going to rush out to get the vaccine based on hyperbolic fearmongering reports in the media. I actually do what the news folks tell us to do – listen to the scientists and follow the data.
So, there ‘tis.
People have been through worse. We’ll make it through this. I wont believe all reported deaths are specifically from civid. Big problem is everyone is looking for that perfect world! Know one ever gets sick or dies. It dosen’t exist. If you believe in God than you should know ” It was not a perfect world before Christ walked the earth, it wasn’t a perfect world while he was on this earth, nd it hasn’t been nor will it ever be perfect since he left this earth”. If God couldn’t make it a perfect world how can anyone here now think they can make it perfect.
I agree with you that everyone is looking for a ‘perfect world” meaning a governmental order. The Earth itself was created a perfect place, see Deuteronomy 32:4&5. The scriptures tell us that man cannot rule man with success. Jeremiah 10:23-25.
Thousands of folk pray every day for a better government on earth as in Matthew 6:9&10 However this would require the removal of all imperfect governments. Psalm 37:10&11
https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=jwlshare&wtlocale=E&prefer=lang&pub=dn
No shots for me !
Trust is gone !
I’m willing to sit this out. I’m no longer trusting the government nor the ‘scientific community’ as the latter can’t agree on anything except that this Corona isn’t a beer. Leave the children alone!! That’s a parent’s decision.
Absolutely I will take the vaccine. It has been tested on 30,000 people plus. FDA makes sure it is safe. People are ignorant and want to make it political, at their peril.!
I’m really wanting a vaccine but it scares me to do it right now as it needs to be tested. I have terrible allergies and sensitivity to medicines and things. I was put on a medicine that made me so ill. They said it caused a small tia so I want something that is made safe and it has been rushed so idk if it’s safe to take.
Like you, I have an Hx of medicine allergies & bad reactions to vaccines (familial, too), and have no plans for taking this vaccine, as it is not adequately tested, & with the RNA in it, that will require at least a decade, to accomplish. I can’t make your decision for you, but I do recommend real caution.
mRNA has never been used on humans before. They don’t have a clue what the long term effects are from injected you with a DNA altering vaccine. Moderna and Pfizer both are using this technology. Totally unproven but they want us to be the guinea pigs. The next miracle cure for the masses. I will take a vaccine which uses proven track records of being safe and effective. I have had COVID, I’m 72 yrs old, and in excellent health. COVID was only a severe head cold for me. My friend also 72, has had two major heart attacked, diabetes, and general poor health. Caught COVID and died 9 days later. So it should be a wake up call to everyone. Eat healthier, exercise more, take plenty of vitamins. As a country, we are in bad shape. But that can be corrected.
Look number one rule is, put yourself first before anything else, make sure you are ok, then if you have anything left over then you can share it around, remember if you don’t care for yourself and you cease to be in existence then how the heck you going to give support to others.
Hell no I won’t get the vaccine. This is all a scam,distraction by the left in an attempt to keep us citizens from seeing the real corruption by the democrats. Bengazi,Ukraine, hunter/Joe corruption, etc.
You are an idiot
I understand the vaccine has been tested, but you can’t test for long term side effects on a vaccine that is less than one year old.
No, you can’t, and especially when there’s a never before used ingredient with the potential to alter your DNA (not a short term project) permanently!
You misinformed Trump pickle tickler..it does not alter DNA.Stop listening to Trumps Koolaid news factory and get your facts straight.
So here is a short sad but true story. A young woman was having problems, marriage, job loss, and decided to go see her parents for some solace. She was asymptomatic but had COVID-19 and gave it to her parents. Her father died and her mom has been seriously ill for three weeks. It looks like she’ll recover. So think about your problems and think about the consequences for others before you “put yourself first.” Now she has to deal with the guilt of having brought the COVID-19 into the family that killed her father. This is a tough time. But, also a time to be thoughtful and tough if you can.
Why don!t you tell people where the companies who are making these vaccines are getting their supplies and the vaccine is really made? Till someone can prove to me beyond a shadow of a doubt that these vaccines are not being made the way that three reports I have seen, no way under God’s sun will I take it.
It comes from a lab just like the flu vaccine you silly Trump fart box licker.Do you think Trump makes them in his basement?
I have motor nerve disease which makes many tasks difficult or impossible for me to do. Because of this neurological impairment, I will not take the vaccine. To all others, please read the vaccine literature. It states that you can still get covid and the symptoms may not be as severe but then again they could be very severe. If you have to take a chance on getting covid either way, why get the vaccine in the first place?
Because it has a 94.5 efficacy rate you numbskulled dillweed meaning it protects you further if you follow CDC guidelines already.