[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

So the person who takes the shots has no chance of dying, and a very high chance of not getting sick at all.
There is so much mis-information out there about these vaccines.

[Ralpha]

I will believe it when I see it!

[Win1894]

Originally Posted by schwarz

Do you not know you can still carry and transmit the virus after both shots? Stay away from your grandkids

This is very a misleading statement. While the two available mRNA vaccines are each approximately 95% effective at preventing CV, at least in the short term, it would also make the vaccinated person vastly less likely to be a carrier or transmitter of the CV. The mechanism by which the mRNA vaccine works disables the virus' ability to replicate. So if a immunized person is exposed to the virus the amount of virus in that person is likely both very ephemeral and greatly reduced limiting the immunized person's ability to transmit the CV to others. How much less still under study.
Alternatively, the potential for a fully immunized person to indirectly spread the CV by touching contaminated surfaces, to the extent this is a viable mode of transmission, would not be affected by immunization.

[dblwyr]

Yes—thanks for that correction.

[Fredster]

Originally Posted by jbrown132

This has and continues to be a problem of supply. I am sure every governor in the country wishes he or she had enough vaccine to vaccinate everyone within a tomorrow. Unfortunately this is not the case. On the positive side the distribution we are getting are at least going into the arms of people.

Very true indeed

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by schwarz

Do you not know you can still carry and transmit the virus after both shots? Stay away from your grandkids

That's the way I understand it. After everyone is vaccinated we can have that herd immunity that everyone wants. It is disputed as to what % vaccination is needed to have that all-US immunity. Estimates (guesses) are between 60% and 85%. So, guess what sports fans - the anti-vaxxer may end up allowing herd immunity to NOT be achieved. So, do NOT burn your masks and start partying quite yet! And do NOT THANK any anti-vaxxers.

[coffeebean]

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[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by dblwyr

The site is sumterflsaferestart.net

You are missing a period in there. This is the site......

Safe Restart

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Why take the shots? Uh, so the person who takes the shots has no chance of dying and a very high chance of not getting sick at all. There is so much information out there about these vaccines.

I'm quoting myself here. I just read post #63 that included this quote by me that read, "There is so much mis-information out there about these vaccines".
I don't understand why that one word in my original quote was changed.

To set the record straight......There is so much information out there about these vaccines. That was my response to a poster who questioned why anyone would take these vaccines because we will still have to wear masks and social distance after the second shot.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

That's the way I understand it. After everyone is vaccinated we can have that herd immunity that everyone wants. It is disputed as to what % vaccination is needed to have that all-US immunity. Estimates (guesses) are between 60% and 85%. So, guess what sports fans - the anti-vaxxer may end up allowing herd immunity to NOT be achieved. So, do NOT burn your masks and start partying quite yet! And do NOT THANK any anti-vaxxers.

I wonder if the anti-vaxxers do NOT want us to reach herd immunity safely. Do they realize that anyone not getting the vaccine jeopardizes us from reaching herd immunity?

News report about anti-vaxxer protest at Dodger Stadium.......

Anti-vax protest at Dodger Stadium vaccination site draws outrage - Los Angeles Times

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by vison34

Listening to the Governor telling us that there should be 4,000 doses a week. Take the 4,000 and divide by two, since everyone needs two shots and you end up with 2,000. Let us just say there are 80,000 people that reside in the Villages. 80,000 divided by 2000 equals 40 weeks. Why does he not mention this? I believe that the mass sign ups to eliminate waiting in lines and anxiety levels go through the roof are what is needed, such as the tents on 466.
It would also eliminate multiple slots by people continually signing up. It seems it is a miracle and everything is better according to the Governor. It may be going down in some numbers from the unbelievable high from the holidays, but the numbers are still devastating and if it takes 40 weeks to inoculate just the Villages, a number one priority, we are in for another year of hurt. I think that pictures of people on respirators should be put on billboards to wake up all the mask less people. I shall pray for more vaccines to become available and people to stop taking chances of infecting themselves and others.

I respect everyone's opinions and observations, and possibly that is what people want to see, look each day at large billboards of people dying on respirators is definitely not want I want to look at daily, but perhaps many do ? Most of us are like me I would guess, not ostriches at all, but realistic people whose analytical ability tells them that understanding a situation is one thing, but that obsession with the most depressing and possible outcomes of any one situation is a definitely not a sign of good mental health. I'm not sure that would be the best thing to do right now, but, only another opinion is all.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by vison34

Listening to the Governor telling us that there should be 4,000 doses a week. Take the 4,000 and divide by two, since everyone needs two shots and you end up with 2,000. Let us just say there are 80,000 people that reside in the Villages. 80,000 divided by 2000 equals 40 weeks. Why does he not mention this? I believe that the mass sign ups to eliminate waiting in lines and anxiety levels go through the roof are what is needed, such as the tents on 466.
It would also eliminate multiple slots by people continually signing up. It seems it is a miracle and everything is better according to the Governor. It may be going down in some numbers from the unbelievable high from the holidays, but the numbers are still devastating and if it takes 40 weeks to inoculate just the Villages, a number one priority, we are in for another year of hurt. I think that pictures of people on respirators should be put on billboards to wake up all the mask less people. I shall pray for more vaccines to become available and people to stop taking chances of infecting themselves and others.

I respect everyone's opinions and observations, and possibly that is what people want to see, look each day at large billboards of people dying on respirators is definitely not want I want to look at daily, but perhaps many do ? Most of us are like me I would guess, not ostriches at all, but realistic people whose analytical ability tells them that understanding a situation is one thing, but that obsession with the most depressing and possible outcomes of any one situation is a definitely not a sign of good mental health. I'm not sure that would be the best thing to do right now, but, only another opinion is all.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by schwarz

Do you not know you can still carry and transmit the virus after both shots? Stay away from your grandkids

Do you not realize the concern is that the grandchildren might pass it to the grandparents? Once the grandparents are vaccinated the grandchildren can visit without worrying.

[meme5x]

At the beginning of his speech he mentioned another site to sign up with.. ended in .net.... did anyone get that?

[vinnytalk]

The point of getting the 2 shots is to protect yourself
And if you don't have the virus after the shots you are 95% sure of not getting it .
Go see your grandkids .