I hate to say it, but IMO most likely the sickest of sick was probably going to go anyway?

There is no shortage of confusing and conflicting information.

Fortunately, the psychologists have a term for it. Agoraphobia-fear of leaving your home.

All of life is a risk.

Back to the real world. It will be a long time before your doctor gets vaccines. I've read that they only sell them in lots of 600 plus.

Vaccines? We will shortly be awash in them. Pfizer one of the first, has recently come out with one that does not require the ultra low storage and shipping. Also, they are talking about needing boosters in a year.

Future? We've taken the first dose of Pfizer and are due for the second next week.
Follow ups? Will boosters also be paid for? Will it be like the flu shot? You go into a grocery store get the shot for free and they give you a store credit?

People's reaction? The proper term is panic.

Sorry you feel that way.
 

I lost my close friend ...68... here in the Villages ..2 days on the ventilator.

That is of course true. Far as healthcare, No one gets out alive and yet we do not dare to see reality. I recall reading years ago that 80% of healthcare expense goes to people who are terminally ill. However, reality is since no one gets out alive, we are all terminally ill.

Don’t look back your not headed in that direction!

Hallelujah!!!

Second Dose sickness
 

A question for you who had 2nd dose and got sick. I got it yesterday and need to travel down to TV. How long did it take to get sick ( if you did ) after the shot? Some says 24 hours and some says 48 hours. How long did it take to recover enough to drive 10 hours straight?

Cheers!

Isn’t that the equivalent of NOT wearing a seatbelt and hoping that if you yourself drive fairly carefully you’ll never be involved in an accident?

I have not been vaccinated yet. My son is 26 and had both shots. Sick as a dog for 48 hours after the second one (Moderna). Father in law who's 92 has had both shots and nothing (Pfizer).

You are actually thinking for yourself & using common sense! Shame on you :-)

The government could not have designed a better thought control experiment if they tried (or did they?)

Now, the government, media, and terrorism organizations see just how easy it is to get the masses to think and act as one. Read my Invasions of the Body Snatchers article.

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OMG! I have no idea where to begin. I was going to start with what is correct in that post, but alas, couldn't find anything

First of all, 99.9% of people have adequate levels of the essential vitamins and minerals they need. Taking additional supplements serve to give quacks something to do, make profits for vitamin companies, and give the patient expensive urine.

Second, the mRNA in the vaccine is eliminated from the body in 24-48 hours after injection---so much for it going on and on. And yes---it is JUST LIKE other vaccines, you body produces an antibody to the spike protein and is then stored in memory B and T cells. Your cells DO NOT continue to provoke an unnecessary immune response, only mounts an appropriate response when challenged again by the virus.

Some people need to go to immunology 101 class

Received first shot at lake Sumter college Summerville. Half hit drive in and out of the facility within a half hour, no hassle and professionals doing a great job. Driving all over the State no, but a half hour drive no issue

OrangeBlossomBaby- I’m in the Synexus study and joined, I think in Oct or Nov. I received a “shot” but do not know if I had the placebo or the J&J vaccine. So far I’ve received over $500 for my time.

WRONG! It does NOT modify your DNA. More fake news.

Do you wear a helmet and a fireproof suit when you drive your vehicle?

You nailed it. Great response. Nice to see someone with their head on right!

In the "NEWs" yesterday, it was reported that ALL Publix stores with pharmacies, in Florida will be inoculating with the COVID vaccine. They did not say WHEN this will start. So, for those that have had a hard time scheduling their shots, it looks promising. I guess the OP won't have to wait much longer...........unless difficulty getting the shot was just an excuse.

Whether or not you get the shot(s) probably won't matter much longer. The death rate is going down faster than the infection rate going up. Just my opinion, but I will bet that just about anyone tested with these inferior tests will test positive pretty soon, just by being exposed to the virus spore in some manner, whether they are infected or just carrying. As you can guess, I am not an expert and I am just guessing. Another consideration is that many of the positive count comes from folks that tested positive either by a false reading or a valid one, and then have to come back and get tested again either from their work requirement or just because they are worrying about being contagious. I would be real interested in seeing a legit count where each person is only counted on their first test. I am sure that would be an impossible task.

Disclaimer: I have not had a flu shot in over five decades. I have never had the flu. My yearly blood tests come back perfect (as far as being under the warning level) and I have no doubt that I would shrug off the virus easily. I have had two relatives that have died WITH Covid, and have over a dozen relatives and friends that have had the virus and none of them suffered more than about three or so days. That said, I got my shots along with my wife, because she has many medical issues. Whether or not the virus would affect our lives is a moot point. I researched the vaccines and figure from my layman perspective that these vaccines are safer and better than any produced in my lifetime. Even though, if not for my wife I would not get the vaccine, I did so willingly because I care about her safety. If there are any repercussions down the line from the vaccination, it is worth it if it gives me even one additional day with my spouse.
Your getting or not getting the vaccination will have absolutely no effect on me, so I don't care. You have your reasons for any decision you make and you have to live or die with that reason. I do not make your welfare my business and I do not take responsibility for anyone by my family and friends. You don't like my attitude? That is your problem, don't make it mine.

ALL of the governments, throughout the world???????????????

To what purpose??

Are you really a nurse?

Can’t imagine that more than a handful of very elderly and very sick people have stayed indoors for 11 months. Beautiful weather and beautiful place to enjoy a nice walk, cart ride, or many activities here 😊

Not saying he won’t get it, as he’s saying that he’s not chasing around the entire state and driving himself nuts when it will readily available in a short time. I agree!

That’s simply not true! Very few end up in the hospital so just stop with the fear lingering!😡

Thanks for admitting you’re part of the problem and not the solution. If you’re so certain there’s no need to worry about Covid, it’s interesting that you are willing to get a vaccine. Selfish and lazy

I hate to break the news to you but getting the vaccine will NOT prevent you from getting the virus.

It WILL minimize the severity of the virus and speed up your recovery from it .....

I know someone who traveled to see family and grandkids over the holidays. That person is dead now, from Covid. That person was very active and the picture of health.

Good luck to you and your Covid risky behavior.

That is NOT TRUE. Why don't you research this stuff before you misinform people?

This is the truth......
Will an mRNA vaccine alter my DNA? | Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

I for one do NOT have a problem with that decision. Especially since you are following guidelines that will keep yourself and others as safe as possible.

I could NOT interpret it either!

He did say that he was going to do his best to comply with non-vaccine methods to avoid spreading it.

But, to state the obvious - there is no sun out at the squares at NIGHT.

Check to see if the doctor’s office is going to be participating in the program. Since they’re not going to be paid for it, they might not be part of the program.

I hate to break the news to you, but you are just repeating the same stupid idea that has been posted by many others who are ignorant of reality. Rather than type the same thing over and over, I'll just copy it from another thread:

Why does this idiotic rumor keep spreading????? Again, I challenge ANYONE to cite a reputable source for this nonsense.

Think of it this way-----why would all the "experts" be pushing the vaccines as the method of obtaining herd immunity and ending this pandemic if the vaccines did not confer immunity. Why spend billions on vaccines that only prevent "death" in the 0.3% of the people who would actually die from it. In fact, in a cold-hearted but social Darwinian model, why keep people who can spread the virus alive?

Yet , on just about every COVID thread, some yahoo pops up with the "the vaccine only decreases severity of illness and reduces the chance of death" Use your brains, please.

Well you won't be hearing ME saying to my doctors, It's o.k. Doc, I am 81 and have a busy active life, a husband who is so good to me, I am watching two grandchildren become extremely successful by all standards, following their parents....I have such an interesting life and folks seem to enjoy me....just let me slide on out.....I am old and sick.

NOPE. NOT me...and not you either Bud.

Wrong!

Died of covid?
 

500,000 have not died of covid or the number of total deaths from 2019 and 2020 would not only be 50,000 different. Wake up!

The Villages needs more like you!

You’re doing all the things that will not only protect yourself, but your friends and neighbors as well.

THANK YOU!!!

This does concern me. I just hope the 2 shots I got for COVID don't produce something worse. Everyone I know recommended getting it including my primary care physician, my niece who is a Nurse Practitioner and my sister who is a nurse.

Show me where you get this! I've seen this claim several times and challenged the author to provide the source several times - maybe this time will be different.

I agree with the few that go to the hospital but my primary care physician said she has treated a few of the covids in the hospital in The Villages and Leesburg and she told me "You don't want to get this." I took from her statement it was pretty serious.