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I'm curious to hear people's rationales for 2) and 3).
I'm really interested in the people who are saying 'no.'
So no, I won’t take it until I see how it plays out in society. And if I am persuaded by the evidence, I might take it. I’ve taken only 1 flu shot. As someone in mid-20s, I have low risk and honestly would prefer getting the flu to injecting myself with a vaccine. So I’ve elected to stop getting flu shots and take the risk. For now, I think 18 hours of suffering isn’t that bad. When I’m over the age of 40, or over 60, or at whatever age I decide, then maybe I’ll reconsider if I prefer to get sick or take a vaccine that may or may not work, given the multitude of strains of the flu.
For now, I wash my hands, wash my food, keep shoes outside, and stay home if I’m sick. Responsible self-quarantining and healthy diet are my strategies to avoid contracting or spreading sickness.
Well, I was completely unaware that HN supported polls. This is a pleasant surprise.
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25097578 (which led to https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25097685 ) Evidence that no one reads the FAQ! https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html
Turns out you could confirm this suspicion with a poll.
People saying "NO" or "I WILL WAIT" should be ashamed of themselves for falling for misinformation and harming the rest of us. (Unless people are confused and saying "I will wait" when in fact they're going to be forced to wait until their turn comes around)
You should be ashamed of trying to shame people into taking a new and still widely untested treatment. I've had Covid and we STILL don't even know if that makes a person immune. Has there ever been a case where a vaccine is MORE effective than actually getting and recovering from a virus? Seems like the latter would be "better" so why would I get a vaccine for something I am immune to?
I'm surprised to see such a high percentage of "NO" responses. I'm genuinely curious to understand why
I’m no anti-vaxxer, but the current situation feels like a scam to me. “Hurry, take this vaccine, save lives!” I’m being asked to suspend critical thinking and accept a chemical into my body under duress and time constraints. “Take it now, this is your time! It’s finally available to you. Don’t you want to resume your normal life?” I’d rather wait and see, even if waiting carries a small, known amount of infection ri…
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There has been people in several countries who have got Covid twice so having it does not equal immunity.
No. You’re talking about 2 or 3 cases out of millions. It’s very rare to get it twice.
I'm surprised to see such a high percentage of "NO" responses. I'm genuinely curious to understand why
Q: Does all medicine go through a rigorous efficacy testing that is certified by the FDA?
A: Yes.
Q: Do vaccines?
A: No.
Q: Why?
A: It would be unethical.
This is surprising to people who don't know how vaccines are made.
edit: removed hyperbole
Well, I was completely unaware that HN supported polls. This is a pleasant surprise.
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25097578 (which led to https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25097685 ) Evidence that no one reads the FAQ! https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html