We have lockdowns because the coronavirus picks on those who are elderly and/or have serious health issues and we are trying to protect them. If you vaccinate that group first then the motivation for lockdowns is removed. Also, less than 20% of the population is 65 or over (the vulnerable) - it is easier to vaccinate them because the relative numbers are small. Contracting the coronavirus has few consequences for those who are healthy and under the age of 50. Vaccinating healthcare workers is also a priority for the obvious reasons. The CDC guidelines on who should be vaccinated first is pretty much in line with what Florida has announced.
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Originally Posted by asianthree
Sorry coming from the front line, any essential workers need to be first.
Retired do not have a family to support, can shelter in place, and their income comes every month no matter what.
Those who can’t put food on their table, and their children are going hungry because of no income, or are working, taking risk, should be first.
I also believe we need to get the education system back to normal, so they should come next.
I stepped out of the first responders, so will gladly wait until the last or bypass altogether. To ensure those who are on the front lines come first.
But there are some who will say ME first, because I am special.
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