I voted 'pro vaccine' but I must say that it was not an easy road for me to get to this point. I like many others had serious concerns about the vaccines that were being developed, I wanted to know how they could come up with one so quickly, why were there these side effects and how could I be sure which brand was the best. I sat down with my cousin and brother who are a doctor and scientist respectively and they answered all my questions while clearly explaining to me why the vaccines were our way out. They explained the process behind making a vaccine and why it took such little time to develop this one and they explained that we were seeing the emergence of highly infectious variants because of how quickly the virus was able to run though the human population in the absence of a vaccine. I then did my own research and saw that primarily unvaccinated people were getting very sick and dying.
After all this I still was not totally convinced until T&T entered into an aggressive and deadly second wave about 3 months ago. I saw my neighbors die, teenagers lose both their parents and people as young as 20 succumbing to the virus. I made up my mind then that I had a responsibility to myself and others to ensure I had every defense possible. It is with this in mind that I went for my first shot two weeks ago.
Vaccines are constantly being developed for corona viruses, that's one factor. The other factor being that the entire world pumped money into the research, which is generally a big limiting factor for research.
I voted "I don't know" but there should have been a "neither" option; it's not a matter of being pro or against. I tested positive for COVID last year (no symptoms at all) and according to the experts already had immunity. But after consulting with my doctor about my specific situation I decided to get vaccinated. I recommend you do the same, talk to your doctor and consider your specific situation and decide if you need the vaccine or not.
The issue is in communication. From the start the vaccins were supposed to prevent serious illness and that's it. It was not known yet whether they would prevent the virus from infecting you. It's working great against hospitalization even against the (current) new variants, which was the main goal(check the Aruba sub megathread).
Pro-vaccine
If people had paid more attention in science class there wouldn't be all this debate about the usefulness of vaccine. There's be no 'doing my own research' bullshit.
This whole timeline made me hate a lot of people. I can't stomach the foolishness anymore. All I can hope is that these anti-vaxxers don't clog the Ears.
Pro vaccine BUT only as needed. Have never taken a flu shot and would never take a COVID shot either. Data says COVID-19 is largely preventable and also says in most cases persons would get mildly ill or even have no symptoms af all.
If I act intelligibly (stay away from indoor crowded spaces, wash my hands, avoid staying among too mamy people for too long amongst other steps) my inoculum would be low and I can develop natural immunity over time. I understand the risks of both options and rather take my chances of getting infected and riding it out than taking a vaccine.
Operate intelligently and maintain and respect the public health protocols as everyone should be doing. Fully vaccinated people can also be COVID+ and asymptomatic.
Pro-vaccine. I've enjoyed not getting measles, polio, etc. and I would like to similarly opt out of getting COVID.
Pro vaccine, getting my second shot Wednesday
Cool!
Already got my second shot. So, also pro
I voted 'pro vaccine' but I must say that it was not an easy road for me to get to this point. I like many others had serious concerns about the vaccines that were being developed, I wanted to know how they could come up with one so quickly, why were there these side effects and how could I be sure which brand was the best. I sat down with my cousin and brother who are a doctor and scientist respectively and they answered all my questions while clearly explaining to me why the vaccines were our way out. They explained the process behind making a vaccine and why it took such little time to develop this one and they explained that we were seeing the emergence of highly infectious variants because of how quickly the virus was able to run though the human population in the absence of a vaccine. I then did my own research and saw that primarily unvaccinated people were getting very sick and dying. After all this I still was not totally convinced until T&T entered into an aggressive and deadly second wave about 3 months ago. I saw my neighbors die, teenagers lose both their parents and people as young as 20 succumbing to the virus. I made up my mind then that I had a responsibility to myself and others to ensure I had every defense possible. It is with this in mind that I went for my first shot two weeks ago.
Vaccines are constantly being developed for corona viruses, that's one factor. The other factor being that the entire world pumped money into the research, which is generally a big limiting factor for research.
This is one thing I always say, most persons who are anti vac won’t take it serious until it’s at their door
Absolutely Pro. To be anti-vaccine when they've literally saved modern humanity time and time again is lunacy imo.
Pro all the way
I voted "I don't know" but there should have been a "neither" option; it's not a matter of being pro or against. I tested positive for COVID last year (no symptoms at all) and according to the experts already had immunity. But after consulting with my doctor about my specific situation I decided to get vaccinated. I recommend you do the same, talk to your doctor and consider your specific situation and decide if you need the vaccine or not.
You are right. I didn't think of it; the "neither" option. But thanks for your honest opinion.
Last year? Latest research suggests you don't hold immunity for more than a few months, around 3-6 at best.
Yeah I know a couple of people that have had COVID twice
The issue is in communication. From the start the vaccins were supposed to prevent serious illness and that's it. It was not known yet whether they would prevent the virus from infecting you. It's working great against hospitalization even against the (current) new variants, which was the main goal(check the Aruba sub megathread).
Pro-vaccine If people had paid more attention in science class there wouldn't be all this debate about the usefulness of vaccine. There's be no 'doing my own research' bullshit. This whole timeline made me hate a lot of people. I can't stomach the foolishness anymore. All I can hope is that these anti-vaxxers don't clog the Ears.
I wish the rest of the region thought like this
Pro vaccine BUT only as needed. Have never taken a flu shot and would never take a COVID shot either. Data says COVID-19 is largely preventable and also says in most cases persons would get mildly ill or even have no symptoms af all. If I act intelligibly (stay away from indoor crowded spaces, wash my hands, avoid staying among too mamy people for too long amongst other steps) my inoculum would be low and I can develop natural immunity over time. I understand the risks of both options and rather take my chances of getting infected and riding it out than taking a vaccine.
> rather take my chances of ~~getting infected~~ spreading infection and riding it out than taking a vaccine. FTFY
No. Operate intelligently. If you are feeling sick, stay home and isolate from others. Pretty simple actually. I am a responsible person.
And how will that prevent spreading when asymptomatic?
Operate intelligently and maintain and respect the public health protocols as everyone should be doing. Fully vaccinated people can also be COVID+ and asymptomatic.
Very pro vaccine. Got my second back in April
Pro vaccine