Coronavirus (COVID-19) Discussion Thread

[SvennoJ]

ironmanDX said:

That's the thing though... I know a doctor personally and he has advised me not to get it.

He knows other doctors, nurses etc that are waiting too. The general consensus in their group is that it's simply too soon to know the long term effects. Vaccines usual take a substantial longer time to develop and this one has been fast tracked for... well, obvious reasons. Could be as bad or worse as covid's long term effects. Primary case being the AstraZenica jab with the blood clotting.

What's going to happen to people in a year or 2? 5? 

I'm not eligible yet but I might just wait. I'm not an anti vaxer, in fact I was rather keen to get it up until recently when I bumped into him at a mutual friends 30th Bday party.

The decision is between people dying now and a (very) small chance some adverse side effects could pop up later, which can be dealt with later.

I get your sentiment, I'm not sure about vaccinating young people either. Although most of that is that priority should be given to vaccinating the vulnerable across the world, before starting on children in wealthy countries with great healthcare.

Fact is, it's a small sacrifice to make for the greater good. A small risk to take for the benefit of all. We can't keep on doing lock downs forever. Plus would you rather take your chances with Covid-19 or with an approved vaccine? You can't keep on hiding forever either.