To Covid Vax or Not to Covid Vax

Firstly, I did not get Vaxed.
I wasn't brainwashed into not wanting it by Fox News or Qanon.
I feel it was pushed through too quickly. There hasn't been enough time, in my personal opinion, to know what the big picture will bring.

A few things bother me about the many arguments I have participated in and seen on here regarding this.
If a person wants to take measures to attempt to not get this virus than by all means get the Vax. Why do I have to get it for you to be safe from it??? This confuses me.

The last thing I saw mentioned the over crowded E-Rooms because of the un-vaxed getting the virus. Wouldn't this imply that we should also ban mass transit being as if a bus or train has a crash then more people than an E-Room can handle could need treatment??

It seems to be an easy choice either way you lean but proof dictates that it isn't that simple.
No one is arguing over the Flu Vax. Aren't people worried that if I don't get it then they may contract it even though they have taken that Vax??

Apparently I am missing a keystone in my tunnel because I am lost on this.

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iamonfire696 · 41-45, F

I am vaccinated and had a booster. I am immunocompromised so the doctors aren’t sure how well it will take for me.

It’s funny people are saying this vaccine was rushed. It wasn’t and people that say that do not fully understand the process. My unvaccinated friend who was healthy just died from COVID and leaves her children and husband behind.

It’s really sad but for people dying from COVID that haven’t been vaccinated, I just can’t care anymore. I am trying to protect myself and with how selfish people are I am going to do what I need to because I can’t rely on people to get vaccinated to protect me.

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@iamonfire696 I am sorry to hear about your friend. That is tragic.

As someone with a compromised immune system my doc suggested it was an even better idea for me to get the vaccine. Got both shots although I have to look into how they are handling the boosters here. If there is one criticism I have of our province's covid response is they suck at keeping people informed with the latest developments and policies.

iamonfire696 · 41-45, F

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow I got my booster last month because I qualified under the immunocompromised clause so I didn’t have to wait 6 months here in a Manitoba. I am taking my youngest to get his first dose today. So glad for that.

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@iamonfire696 Nice. I will have to talk to my doctor and find out about this.

Dainbramadge · 56-60, M

@iamonfire696 Sorry to hear about your friend and the family that was left without her. Very sad.
My dad had the vax and he passed with complications from Covid.

iamonfire696 · 41-45, F

@Dainbramadge I am sorry that he passed. I am taking my chances on the vaccine though. I want to be here for my kids.