Coronavirus prep
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kshama2001 wrote: »High on my "What am I looking forward to doing after I get vaccinated" list was Get a Massage.
I was supposed to get a massage tonight and was REALLY looking forward to it. I called yesterday to find out their mask policy and the receptionist called back today to say masks are required because the provider is not vaccinated for "personal reasons." I pressed and asked if it was due to a temporary thing like pregnancy or breast feeding, and she wouldn't say. So I cancelled.
I don't want to be in an intimate situation like that with someone who sees a lot of people and will not get vaxxed for unspecified "personal reasons."
This was going to be free through the VA's Community Care program so I left a message for the CC coordinator complaining bitterly about this provider's unvaccinated status.
I will call around to the other providers near me and ask about vaccination status and mask policies.
ETA: Called the only other three other places on the VA community care list:
1. Not vaccinated due to medical reasons. I appreciated the lengthy explanation she gave me. Her doctor had actually flagged her driver's license - she tried to get vaxxed and was denied due to the flag and her doctor notified. Thought that was interested.
2. Me: "I was thinking of getting a massage and was wondering if you are vaccinated." Her: "Well that's a HIPPA thing but [blah blah blah precautions.]" So that's a No.
3. Left a message but then looked at his website and saw "We will be remaining closed until I have a better understanding of the long-term and potential positive or negative effects the deep tissue work I do will provide to clients post covid positive or vaccine. STAY SAFE we will get through this. April 2021."
I called the Community Care Coordinator back and asked her to help me find a provider who is vaccinated.
I don't understand this - you are fully vaccinated, do you not trust the vaccine?
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Has anyone got their second shot (Pfizer) and NOT had a bad reaction? I am getting mine on Saturday and everyone keeps telling me I am going to be sick from it.
Also wondering if anyone has got their second shot at an extended interval yet - my first shot was three months ago. I think I am in the first cohort here to get the second shot on the extended time frame so not sure how that might influence the side effect situation.
I got my second Pfizer at the regular interval and had fewer side effects than the first time. First time—painful swollen lymph nodes in back of neck/front of ear that lasted four-five days, day of intense fatigue. Second: minor twinges from lymph nodes that only lasted the day, no fatigue.3 -
ExistingFish wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »High on my "What am I looking forward to doing after I get vaccinated" list was Get a Massage.
I was supposed to get a massage tonight and was REALLY looking forward to it. I called yesterday to find out their mask policy and the receptionist called back today to say masks are required because the provider is not vaccinated for "personal reasons." I pressed and asked if it was due to a temporary thing like pregnancy or breast feeding, and she wouldn't say. So I cancelled.
I don't want to be in an intimate situation like that with someone who sees a lot of people and will not get vaxxed for unspecified "personal reasons."
This was going to be free through the VA's Community Care program so I left a message for the CC coordinator complaining bitterly about this provider's unvaccinated status.
I will call around to the other providers near me and ask about vaccination status and mask policies.
ETA: Called the only other three other places on the VA community care list:
1. Not vaccinated due to medical reasons. I appreciated the lengthy explanation she gave me. Her doctor had actually flagged her driver's license - she tried to get vaxxed and was denied due to the flag and her doctor notified. Thought that was interested.
2. Me: "I was thinking of getting a massage and was wondering if you are vaccinated." Her: "Well that's a HIPPA thing but [blah blah blah precautions.]" So that's a No.
3. Left a message but then looked at his website and saw "We will be remaining closed until I have a better understanding of the long-term and potential positive or negative effects the deep tissue work I do will provide to clients post covid positive or vaccine. STAY SAFE we will get through this. April 2021."
I called the Community Care Coordinator back and asked her to help me find a provider who is vaccinated.
I don't understand this - you are fully vaccinated, do you not trust the vaccine?
The vaccine prevents the vaccinated person from getting seriously ill if they contract the virus.
It does not necessarily prevent a vaccinated person from passing the virus along to an unvaccinated person.
Why should we care about them, since they choose to take the risk?
Because if community spread continues, it gives rise to potential variants, which our current vaccines may not work as well against.16 -
ExistingFish wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »High on my "What am I looking forward to doing after I get vaccinated" list was Get a Massage.
I was supposed to get a massage tonight and was REALLY looking forward to it. I called yesterday to find out their mask policy and the receptionist called back today to say masks are required because the provider is not vaccinated for "personal reasons." I pressed and asked if it was due to a temporary thing like pregnancy or breast feeding, and she wouldn't say. So I cancelled.
I don't want to be in an intimate situation like that with someone who sees a lot of people and will not get vaxxed for unspecified "personal reasons."
This was going to be free through the VA's Community Care program so I left a message for the CC coordinator complaining bitterly about this provider's unvaccinated status.
I will call around to the other providers near me and ask about vaccination status and mask policies.
ETA: Called the only other three other places on the VA community care list:
1. Not vaccinated due to medical reasons. I appreciated the lengthy explanation she gave me. Her doctor had actually flagged her driver's license - she tried to get vaxxed and was denied due to the flag and her doctor notified. Thought that was interested.
2. Me: "I was thinking of getting a massage and was wondering if you are vaccinated." Her: "Well that's a HIPPA thing but [blah blah blah precautions.]" So that's a No.
3. Left a message but then looked at his website and saw "We will be remaining closed until I have a better understanding of the long-term and potential positive or negative effects the deep tissue work I do will provide to clients post covid positive or vaccine. STAY SAFE we will get through this. April 2021."
I called the Community Care Coordinator back and asked her to help me find a provider who is vaccinated.
I don't understand this - you are fully vaccinated, do you not trust the vaccine?
I certainly understand it.
Whilst I am 100% in favour of vaccines, including Covid vaccine, I don't claim it is 100% effective.
Does anyone think that?
Of course the effectiveness is multplied if both people in an encounter are vaccinated vs only one of them.19 -
Interesting interview on a Michigan public radio program today: The mayor of Windsor, Ontario, Canada - which is literally just separated from Detroit, Michigan, USA by the Detroit River - is trying to get approval from the US & Canada to set up a vaccine site in the Windsor tunnel between the two cities. The basis is that (sadly) Michigan frequently has vaccine supplies that are close to expiring, since we're past the phase where demand is steady/predictable (and measures are now being taken to persuade those on the fence about getting the vaccination).
He hopes to set up a program where these near-expiry doses, rather than being wasted, would be shuttled to a special vaccination site in the tunnel, literally between the two countries (US customs on one side, Canadian customs on the other). Canadians would go to a particular location in Windsor, and be shuttled in minivans to the vaccination site (literally in the tunnel under the river), get their shot, stay for the 15 minute monitoring after, then be shuttled back to the parking area on the Canada side.
According to the interview, something similar is already being done in Montana (I think it was), but with the Canadian folks brought across the border to the US, then taken back without opportunity to go further into the US (border is still closed, except for essential workers).
If anyone's interested, the link below has a brief write-up and a link to either the whole program or just this segment (11 minute audio) is further down the page. (I couldn't find a direct link to just this segment that included the text summary).
https://www.michiganradio.org/post/stateside-vaccines-detroit-windsor-tunnel-tecumseh-s-legacy-worker-bargaining-power
unfortunately our prime minister has been fighting hard against this (for reasons I can't get into here as I don't think we are allowed to talk politics here!)
there were proposals like this in a few different provinces that I heard about and although the US side was ready to go, PM refused to allow it. which is really crazy if you have extra, expiring vaccines over there and we are scrambling to get enough doses up here. you'd think it would be a win-win?10 -
gradchica27 wrote: »Has anyone got their second shot (Pfizer) and NOT had a bad reaction? I am getting mine on Saturday and everyone keeps telling me I am going to be sick from it.
Also wondering if anyone has got their second shot at an extended interval yet - my first shot was three months ago. I think I am in the first cohort here to get the second shot on the extended time frame so not sure how that might influence the side effect situation.
I got my second Pfizer at the regular interval and had fewer side effects than the first time. First time—painful swollen lymph nodes in back of neck/front of ear that lasted four-five days, day of intense fatigue. Second: minor twinges from lymph nodes that only lasted the day, no fatigue.
If you got a worse reaction on the first injection, they say that indicates you were exposed to covid. Did you have exposure that you are aware of?4 -
https://youtu.be/fcNkPXkbSD4
Dr. Campbell weekend up date for US and UK and beyond. Good to hear about PACVAC. Good to see US pushing 80 million dosages to other countries.
We got our 2nd Moderna shot yesterday. I had some symptoms but not like the butt kicking of 4 weeks ago. Our health care providers now only vax on Thursday. No lines but steady. Lots of fear locally but hopefully some will follow my delayed lead. My story of feeling 4x stronger 24 hours after the first shot peeks some interest but the huge hook some really want to travel and will listen to the vax passport angle plus some know my health care back ground and that l am not a vaxer without medical reasons that I have read and proven to myself.3 -
ExistingFish wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »High on my "What am I looking forward to doing after I get vaccinated" list was Get a Massage.
I was supposed to get a massage tonight and was REALLY looking forward to it. I called yesterday to find out their mask policy and the receptionist called back today to say masks are required because the provider is not vaccinated for "personal reasons." I pressed and asked if it was due to a temporary thing like pregnancy or breast feeding, and she wouldn't say. So I cancelled.
I don't want to be in an intimate situation like that with someone who sees a lot of people and will not get vaxxed for unspecified "personal reasons."
This was going to be free through the VA's Community Care program so I left a message for the CC coordinator complaining bitterly about this provider's unvaccinated status.
I will call around to the other providers near me and ask about vaccination status and mask policies.
ETA: Called the only other three other places on the VA community care list:
1. Not vaccinated due to medical reasons. I appreciated the lengthy explanation she gave me. Her doctor had actually flagged her driver's license - she tried to get vaxxed and was denied due to the flag and her doctor notified. Thought that was interested.
2. Me: "I was thinking of getting a massage and was wondering if you are vaccinated." Her: "Well that's a HIPPA thing but [blah blah blah precautions.]" So that's a No.
3. Left a message but then looked at his website and saw "We will be remaining closed until I have a better understanding of the long-term and potential positive or negative effects the deep tissue work I do will provide to clients post covid positive or vaccine. STAY SAFE we will get through this. April 2021."
I called the Community Care Coordinator back and asked her to help me find a provider who is vaccinated.
I don't understand this - you are fully vaccinated, do you not trust the vaccine?
In addition to the points made above, I wouldn't want to receive any health care services from someone who was vaccine eligible but refused to get it.16 -
janejellyroll wrote: »ExistingFish wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »High on my "What am I looking forward to doing after I get vaccinated" list was Get a Massage.
I was supposed to get a massage tonight and was REALLY looking forward to it. I called yesterday to find out their mask policy and the receptionist called back today to say masks are required because the provider is not vaccinated for "personal reasons." I pressed and asked if it was due to a temporary thing like pregnancy or breast feeding, and she wouldn't say. So I cancelled.
I don't want to be in an intimate situation like that with someone who sees a lot of people and will not get vaxxed for unspecified "personal reasons."
This was going to be free through the VA's Community Care program so I left a message for the CC coordinator complaining bitterly about this provider's unvaccinated status.
I will call around to the other providers near me and ask about vaccination status and mask policies.
ETA: Called the only other three other places on the VA community care list:
1. Not vaccinated due to medical reasons. I appreciated the lengthy explanation she gave me. Her doctor had actually flagged her driver's license - she tried to get vaxxed and was denied due to the flag and her doctor notified. Thought that was interested.
2. Me: "I was thinking of getting a massage and was wondering if you are vaccinated." Her: "Well that's a HIPPA thing but [blah blah blah precautions.]" So that's a No.
3. Left a message but then looked at his website and saw "We will be remaining closed until I have a better understanding of the long-term and potential positive or negative effects the deep tissue work I do will provide to clients post covid positive or vaccine. STAY SAFE we will get through this. April 2021."
I called the Community Care Coordinator back and asked her to help me find a provider who is vaccinated.
I don't understand this - you are fully vaccinated, do you not trust the vaccine?
In addition to the points made above, I wouldn't want to receive any health care services from someone who was vaccine eligible but refused to get it.
Agreed. I would have a tough time trusting the judgement of someone who has decided not to get vaccinated for anything other than medically indicated reasons.
Vaccination is a lot of protection and likely enough in the vast majority of interactions. But herd immunity for enough time for the virus to mostly peter out because it has nowhere to go is when I will feel 100% confident in public interactions.
I really need a haircut lol (I've let it go at least 6 inches longer than I typically would) but I'm not sure I'll feel comfortable in that small space with someone breathing right on me if they aren't masked and as a stranger I don't know if they're vaxxed. I'm sure the risk regardless is extremely low, maybe even low enough I shouldn't bother worrying, but for something as unnecessary as a haircut, I'm not sure I'll bother yet. I also need to get an eye exam and more contacts, and that I'm going to do because my need to see far outweighs the very small perceived risk if they too are done with masks
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janejellyroll wrote: »ExistingFish wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »High on my "What am I looking forward to doing after I get vaccinated" list was Get a Massage.
I was supposed to get a massage tonight and was REALLY looking forward to it. I called yesterday to find out their mask policy and the receptionist called back today to say masks are required because the provider is not vaccinated for "personal reasons." I pressed and asked if it was due to a temporary thing like pregnancy or breast feeding, and she wouldn't say. So I cancelled.
I don't want to be in an intimate situation like that with someone who sees a lot of people and will not get vaxxed for unspecified "personal reasons."
This was going to be free through the VA's Community Care program so I left a message for the CC coordinator complaining bitterly about this provider's unvaccinated status.
I will call around to the other providers near me and ask about vaccination status and mask policies.
ETA: Called the only other three other places on the VA community care list:
1. Not vaccinated due to medical reasons. I appreciated the lengthy explanation she gave me. Her doctor had actually flagged her driver's license - she tried to get vaxxed and was denied due to the flag and her doctor notified. Thought that was interested.
2. Me: "I was thinking of getting a massage and was wondering if you are vaccinated." Her: "Well that's a HIPPA thing but [blah blah blah precautions.]" So that's a No.
3. Left a message but then looked at his website and saw "We will be remaining closed until I have a better understanding of the long-term and potential positive or negative effects the deep tissue work I do will provide to clients post covid positive or vaccine. STAY SAFE we will get through this. April 2021."
I called the Community Care Coordinator back and asked her to help me find a provider who is vaccinated.
I don't understand this - you are fully vaccinated, do you not trust the vaccine?
In addition to the points made above, I wouldn't want to receive any health care services from someone who was vaccine eligible but refused to get it.
Ah, the moral superiority position.
I respect people's freedom to make their own medical decisions. I don't think my decisions are morally superior to other people's positions. I believe everyone should have the right to make their own informed decisions for themselves and their families.12 -
ExistingFish wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »ExistingFish wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »High on my "What am I looking forward to doing after I get vaccinated" list was Get a Massage.
I was supposed to get a massage tonight and was REALLY looking forward to it. I called yesterday to find out their mask policy and the receptionist called back today to say masks are required because the provider is not vaccinated for "personal reasons." I pressed and asked if it was due to a temporary thing like pregnancy or breast feeding, and she wouldn't say. So I cancelled.
I don't want to be in an intimate situation like that with someone who sees a lot of people and will not get vaxxed for unspecified "personal reasons."
This was going to be free through the VA's Community Care program so I left a message for the CC coordinator complaining bitterly about this provider's unvaccinated status.
I will call around to the other providers near me and ask about vaccination status and mask policies.
ETA: Called the only other three other places on the VA community care list:
1. Not vaccinated due to medical reasons. I appreciated the lengthy explanation she gave me. Her doctor had actually flagged her driver's license - she tried to get vaxxed and was denied due to the flag and her doctor notified. Thought that was interested.
2. Me: "I was thinking of getting a massage and was wondering if you are vaccinated." Her: "Well that's a HIPPA thing but [blah blah blah precautions.]" So that's a No.
3. Left a message but then looked at his website and saw "We will be remaining closed until I have a better understanding of the long-term and potential positive or negative effects the deep tissue work I do will provide to clients post covid positive or vaccine. STAY SAFE we will get through this. April 2021."
I called the Community Care Coordinator back and asked her to help me find a provider who is vaccinated.
I don't understand this - you are fully vaccinated, do you not trust the vaccine?
In addition to the points made above, I wouldn't want to receive any health care services from someone who was vaccine eligible but refused to get it.
Ah, the moral superiority position.
I respect people's freedom to make their own medical decisions. I don't think my decisions are morally superior to other people's positions. I believe everyone should have the right to make their own informed decisions for themselves and their families.
I don't think it's a moral superiority position. It's an "I don't trust this health care provider's judgement" position.
Around here, we see people report that doctors have told them ridiculous things about weight loss (even as extreme as women in menopause can't lose weight, or absolutely everyone must do low carb to lose weight, etc.). It's very common for others to reply that they should find a new doctor (not just ignore that specific advice, trust everything else about the doctor).
This is IMO somewhat similar: Of course us amateurs could be wrong in our judgements, or over-reacting. But it's not a completely irrational thing to decide that there are certain kinds of judgements, health related things, that are in one's own opinion so extreme that one shouldn't trust that provider.
I don't argue with my friends who've chosen not to vaccinate, though I may be more caution-oriented around them. As long as they don't argue with me, either, we can still be friends. As you say, people can make their own informed decisions.
A health care provider is different. They can decide anything they like, freely, too, of course. There's no reason for them to expect that their decisions should have zero consequences, in terms of clients'/patients' trust.
Even if it's not a trust issue, clients/patients/customers of any business or service may decide not to patronize a provider/business because they don't agree with the provider's/business's decisions. (A business here is being boycotted by some because the owners decided to pay a flat bonus to any employee who got vaccinated - they didn't require vaccination, just rewarded it. The owner is very openly saying that's their right, to boycott . . . and that he won't miss them.) Decisions have consequences. Is that a moral judgement? Maybe.
And yes, I think a massage therapist is a health care provider, just of somewhat more limited scope than certain other specialties.16 -
ExistingFish wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »ExistingFish wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »High on my "What am I looking forward to doing after I get vaccinated" list was Get a Massage.
I was supposed to get a massage tonight and was REALLY looking forward to it. I called yesterday to find out their mask policy and the receptionist called back today to say masks are required because the provider is not vaccinated for "personal reasons." I pressed and asked if it was due to a temporary thing like pregnancy or breast feeding, and she wouldn't say. So I cancelled.
I don't want to be in an intimate situation like that with someone who sees a lot of people and will not get vaxxed for unspecified "personal reasons."
This was going to be free through the VA's Community Care program so I left a message for the CC coordinator complaining bitterly about this provider's unvaccinated status.
I will call around to the other providers near me and ask about vaccination status and mask policies.
ETA: Called the only other three other places on the VA community care list:
1. Not vaccinated due to medical reasons. I appreciated the lengthy explanation she gave me. Her doctor had actually flagged her driver's license - she tried to get vaxxed and was denied due to the flag and her doctor notified. Thought that was interested.
2. Me: "I was thinking of getting a massage and was wondering if you are vaccinated." Her: "Well that's a HIPPA thing but [blah blah blah precautions.]" So that's a No.
3. Left a message but then looked at his website and saw "We will be remaining closed until I have a better understanding of the long-term and potential positive or negative effects the deep tissue work I do will provide to clients post covid positive or vaccine. STAY SAFE we will get through this. April 2021."
I called the Community Care Coordinator back and asked her to help me find a provider who is vaccinated.
I don't understand this - you are fully vaccinated, do you not trust the vaccine?
In addition to the points made above, I wouldn't want to receive any health care services from someone who was vaccine eligible but refused to get it.
Ah, the moral superiority position.
I respect people's freedom to make their own medical decisions. I don't think my decisions are morally superior to other people's positions. I believe everyone should have the right to make their own informed decisions for themselves and their families.
I don't think it's a moral superiority position. It's an "I don't trust this health care provider's judgement" position.
Around here, we see people report that doctors have told them ridiculous things about weight loss (even as extreme as women in menopause can't lose weight, or absolutely everyone must do low carb to lose weight, etc.). It's very common for others to reply that they should find a new doctor (not just ignore that specific advice, trust everything else about the doctor).
This is IMO somewhat similar: Of course us amateurs could be wrong in our judgements, or over-reacting. But it's not a completely irrational thing to decide that there are certain kinds of judgements, health related things, that are in one's own opinion so extreme that one shouldn't trust that provider.
I don't argue with my friends who've chosen not to vaccinate, though I may be more caution-oriented around them. As long as they don't argue with me, either, we can still be friends. As you say, people can make their own informed decisions.
A health care provider is different. They can decide anything they like, freely, too, of course. There's no reason for them to expect that their decisions should have zero consequences, in terms of clients'/patients' trust.
Even if it's not a trust issue, clients/patients/customers of any business or service may decide not to patronize a provider/business because they don't agree with the provider's/business's decisions. (A business here is being boycotted by some because the owners decided to pay a flat bonus to any employee who got vaccinated - they didn't require vaccination, just rewarded it. The owner is very openly saying that's their right, to boycott . . . and that he won't miss them.) Decisions have consequences. Is that a moral judgement? Maybe.
And yes, I think a massage therapist is a health care provider, just of somewhat more limited scope than certain other specialties.
Exactly this.
Also, healthcare providers have different perspectives, just like other service providers. People tend to prefer service providers whose perspectives align with theirs. People look at portfolios before choosing interior designers or wedding photographers, frequent restaurants that serve food suitable for their dietary, culinary and atmospheric preferences, and go to the specific church that suits their particular beliefs and spiritual needs even though there are usually multiple Christian churches in any given city (at least in the US). People rarely frequent a hairdresser they don’t get along with (or any other service provider), and getting along with someone is usually based on chemistry and personal values.
It’s really not that different than choosing to support or boycott a service provider based on their other beliefs, like based on whether bakeries provide cakes for same-sex weddings. I would personally boycott any bakery who refuses services in those instances, someone else might specifically choose to support them. People vote with their feet all them time.14 -
ExistingFish wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »ExistingFish wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »High on my "What am I looking forward to doing after I get vaccinated" list was Get a Massage.
I was supposed to get a massage tonight and was REALLY looking forward to it. I called yesterday to find out their mask policy and the receptionist called back today to say masks are required because the provider is not vaccinated for "personal reasons." I pressed and asked if it was due to a temporary thing like pregnancy or breast feeding, and she wouldn't say. So I cancelled.
I don't want to be in an intimate situation like that with someone who sees a lot of people and will not get vaxxed for unspecified "personal reasons."
This was going to be free through the VA's Community Care program so I left a message for the CC coordinator complaining bitterly about this provider's unvaccinated status.
I will call around to the other providers near me and ask about vaccination status and mask policies.
ETA: Called the only other three other places on the VA community care list:
1. Not vaccinated due to medical reasons. I appreciated the lengthy explanation she gave me. Her doctor had actually flagged her driver's license - she tried to get vaxxed and was denied due to the flag and her doctor notified. Thought that was interested.
2. Me: "I was thinking of getting a massage and was wondering if you are vaccinated." Her: "Well that's a HIPPA thing but [blah blah blah precautions.]" So that's a No.
3. Left a message but then looked at his website and saw "We will be remaining closed until I have a better understanding of the long-term and potential positive or negative effects the deep tissue work I do will provide to clients post covid positive or vaccine. STAY SAFE we will get through this. April 2021."
I called the Community Care Coordinator back and asked her to help me find a provider who is vaccinated.
I don't understand this - you are fully vaccinated, do you not trust the vaccine?
In addition to the points made above, I wouldn't want to receive any health care services from someone who was vaccine eligible but refused to get it.
Ah, the moral superiority position.
I respect people's freedom to make their own medical decisions. I don't think my decisions are morally superior to other people's positions. I believe everyone should have the right to make their own informed decisions for themselves and their families.
Of course they have the right. And I have the right to receive certain services from a professional whose judgement I trust. Capitalism at work
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janejellyroll wrote: »ExistingFish wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »High on my "What am I looking forward to doing after I get vaccinated" list was Get a Massage.
I was supposed to get a massage tonight and was REALLY looking forward to it. I called yesterday to find out their mask policy and the receptionist called back today to say masks are required because the provider is not vaccinated for "personal reasons." I pressed and asked if it was due to a temporary thing like pregnancy or breast feeding, and she wouldn't say. So I cancelled.
I don't want to be in an intimate situation like that with someone who sees a lot of people and will not get vaxxed for unspecified "personal reasons."
This was going to be free through the VA's Community Care program so I left a message for the CC coordinator complaining bitterly about this provider's unvaccinated status.
I will call around to the other providers near me and ask about vaccination status and mask policies.
ETA: Called the only other three other places on the VA community care list:
1. Not vaccinated due to medical reasons. I appreciated the lengthy explanation she gave me. Her doctor had actually flagged her driver's license - she tried to get vaxxed and was denied due to the flag and her doctor notified. Thought that was interested.
2. Me: "I was thinking of getting a massage and was wondering if you are vaccinated." Her: "Well that's a HIPPA thing but [blah blah blah precautions.]" So that's a No.
3. Left a message but then looked at his website and saw "We will be remaining closed until I have a better understanding of the long-term and potential positive or negative effects the deep tissue work I do will provide to clients post covid positive or vaccine. STAY SAFE we will get through this. April 2021."
I called the Community Care Coordinator back and asked her to help me find a provider who is vaccinated.
I don't understand this - you are fully vaccinated, do you not trust the vaccine?
In addition to the points made above, I wouldn't want to receive any health care services from someone who was vaccine eligible but refused to get it.
Agreed. I would have a tough time trusting the judgement of someone who has decided not to get vaccinated for anything other than medically indicated reasons.
Vaccination is a lot of protection and likely enough in the vast majority of interactions. But herd immunity for enough time for the virus to mostly peter out because it has nowhere to go is when I will feel 100% confident in public interactions.
I really need a haircut lol (I've let it go at least 6 inches longer than I typically would) but I'm not sure I'll feel comfortable in that small space with someone breathing right on me if they aren't masked and as a stranger I don't know if they're vaxxed. I'm sure the risk regardless is extremely low, maybe even low enough I shouldn't bother worrying, but for something as unnecessary as a haircut, I'm not sure I'll bother yet. I also need to get an eye exam and more contacts, and that I'm going to do because my need to see far outweighs the very small perceived risk if they too are done with masks
Hair salons here (at least the ones near me and one closer to downtown I used to go to) still are requiring everyone to wear masks. Perhaps you can find one like that.3 -
janejellyroll wrote: »ExistingFish wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »High on my "What am I looking forward to doing after I get vaccinated" list was Get a Massage.
I was supposed to get a massage tonight and was REALLY looking forward to it. I called yesterday to find out their mask policy and the receptionist called back today to say masks are required because the provider is not vaccinated for "personal reasons." I pressed and asked if it was due to a temporary thing like pregnancy or breast feeding, and she wouldn't say. So I cancelled.
I don't want to be in an intimate situation like that with someone who sees a lot of people and will not get vaxxed for unspecified "personal reasons."
This was going to be free through the VA's Community Care program so I left a message for the CC coordinator complaining bitterly about this provider's unvaccinated status.
I will call around to the other providers near me and ask about vaccination status and mask policies.
ETA: Called the only other three other places on the VA community care list:
1. Not vaccinated due to medical reasons. I appreciated the lengthy explanation she gave me. Her doctor had actually flagged her driver's license - she tried to get vaxxed and was denied due to the flag and her doctor notified. Thought that was interested.
2. Me: "I was thinking of getting a massage and was wondering if you are vaccinated." Her: "Well that's a HIPPA thing but [blah blah blah precautions.]" So that's a No.
3. Left a message but then looked at his website and saw "We will be remaining closed until I have a better understanding of the long-term and potential positive or negative effects the deep tissue work I do will provide to clients post covid positive or vaccine. STAY SAFE we will get through this. April 2021."
I called the Community Care Coordinator back and asked her to help me find a provider who is vaccinated.
I don't understand this - you are fully vaccinated, do you not trust the vaccine?
In addition to the points made above, I wouldn't want to receive any health care services from someone who was vaccine eligible but refused to get it.
I guess I'm not understanding this either?
FTR I was fully vaccinated back in March and really would love to see as many people as possible get it as well but there will be some that will choose not to, for their own personal or health related reasons. Do you know if all the people choosing not to wear masks, have been vaccinated? Stores are changing their signage from 'masks required' to 'people that have been vaccinated no longer required to wear masks'. How do people actually know? Granted, a massage will give you more intimate contact but if you've got the protection via vaccination....help me understand your thoughts? Not trying to be snarky but genuinely curious.
ETA: Ok, read a little further on and got some of my curiosity answered. 5 -
Has anyone got their second shot (Pfizer) and NOT had a bad reaction? I am getting mine on Saturday and everyone keeps telling me I am going to be sick from it.
Also wondering if anyone has got their second shot at an extended interval yet - my first shot was three months ago. I think I am in the first cohort here to get the second shot on the extended time frame so not sure how that might influence the side effect situation.
I heard some common reports of adverse reactions the day after the second shot and had planned to take it easy myself the day after my second shot. I got my shot at 7:30 in the morning, did a 90 minute bike ride afterwards, and some automotive work the rest of the day. The next day... nothing. No fever at all. My arm was barely even sore at the injection site. I ended up doing my normally planned long run (15 miles) for the day.
My partner had a nasty headache the evening of her shot, and felt ill the next morning, but was feeling well enough to go out on her bike that afternoon.5 -
Seems like most of the stores in my area have quit the practice of employees wiping down shopping carts. There is still wipes or sprays available but it's self service.3
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The_Enginerd wrote: »Has anyone got their second shot (Pfizer) and NOT had a bad reaction? I am getting mine on Saturday and everyone keeps telling me I am going to be sick from it.
Also wondering if anyone has got their second shot at an extended interval yet - my first shot was three months ago. I think I am in the first cohort here to get the second shot on the extended time frame so not sure how that might influence the side effect situation.
I heard some common reports of adverse reactions the day after the second shot and had planned to take it easy myself the day after my second shot. I got my shot at 7:30 in the morning, did a 90 minute bike ride afterwards, and some automotive work the rest of the day. The next day... nothing. No fever at all. My arm was barely even sore at the injection site. I ended up doing my normally planned long run (15 miles) for the day.
My partner had a nasty headache the evening of her shot, and felt ill the next morning, but was feeling well enough to go out on her bike that afternoon.
Got it 3 hours ago - so far so good. Didn't plan a whole lot for this weekend just in case.
I think that you hear mostly the bad reactions but people don't tend to talk much about mild or non existent reactions. After posting here I see there is a range with the second shot and it isn't necessarily all bad - which was the impression I had before.8 -
ExistingFish wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »ExistingFish wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »High on my "What am I looking forward to doing after I get vaccinated" list was Get a Massage.
I was supposed to get a massage tonight and was REALLY looking forward to it. I called yesterday to find out their mask policy and the receptionist called back today to say masks are required because the provider is not vaccinated for "personal reasons." I pressed and asked if it was due to a temporary thing like pregnancy or breast feeding, and she wouldn't say. So I cancelled.
I don't want to be in an intimate situation like that with someone who sees a lot of people and will not get vaxxed for unspecified "personal reasons."
This was going to be free through the VA's Community Care program so I left a message for the CC coordinator complaining bitterly about this provider's unvaccinated status.
I will call around to the other providers near me and ask about vaccination status and mask policies.
ETA: Called the only other three other places on the VA community care list:
1. Not vaccinated due to medical reasons. I appreciated the lengthy explanation she gave me. Her doctor had actually flagged her driver's license - she tried to get vaxxed and was denied due to the flag and her doctor notified. Thought that was interested.
2. Me: "I was thinking of getting a massage and was wondering if you are vaccinated." Her: "Well that's a HIPPA thing but [blah blah blah precautions.]" So that's a No.
3. Left a message but then looked at his website and saw "We will be remaining closed until I have a better understanding of the long-term and potential positive or negative effects the deep tissue work I do will provide to clients post covid positive or vaccine. STAY SAFE we will get through this. April 2021."
I called the Community Care Coordinator back and asked her to help me find a provider who is vaccinated.
I don't understand this - you are fully vaccinated, do you not trust the vaccine?
In addition to the points made above, I wouldn't want to receive any health care services from someone who was vaccine eligible but refused to get it.
Ah, the moral superiority position.
I respect people's freedom to make their own medical decisions. I don't think my decisions are morally superior to other people's positions. I believe everyone should have the right to make their own informed decisions for themselves and their families.
How is it taking away anyone's right to make informed decisions? Surely the client also has the right to make their own informed decisions for themselves and their health.
When I had to visit an oral surgeon in April I asked if the staff was vaccinated - they told me that the staff all had their first shot and the doctor had both.
If a medical practitioner doesn't want to disclose their vaccine status to their clients/patients then it shouldn't surprise them that people will infer that they aren't vaccinated - and they shouldn't be surprised to have appointments cancelled.14 -
The_Enginerd wrote: »Has anyone got their second shot (Pfizer) and NOT had a bad reaction? I am getting mine on Saturday and everyone keeps telling me I am going to be sick from it.
Also wondering if anyone has got their second shot at an extended interval yet - my first shot was three months ago. I think I am in the first cohort here to get the second shot on the extended time frame so not sure how that might influence the side effect situation.
I heard some common reports of adverse reactions the day after the second shot and had planned to take it easy myself the day after my second shot. I got my shot at 7:30 in the morning, did a 90 minute bike ride afterwards, and some automotive work the rest of the day. The next day... nothing. No fever at all. My arm was barely even sore at the injection site. I ended up doing my normally planned long run (15 miles) for the day.
My partner had a nasty headache the evening of her shot, and felt ill the next morning, but was feeling well enough to go out on her bike that afternoon.
Got it 3 hours ago - so far so good. Didn't plan a whole lot for this weekend just in case.
I think that you hear mostly the bad reactions but people don't tend to talk much about mild or non existent reactions. After posting here I see there is a range with the second shot and it isn't necessarily all bad - which was the impression I had before.
I think adverse reactions are relatively rare. Everyone I know personally is fully vaccinated and not a single one of them had anything more than a sore arm like they would with any other shot.
In many cases, I think symptomatic reactions are self induced...they believe it will happen, so it does...basically, power of suggestion. Early on in the vaccine process, we had an issue at one of our mass vaccination centers where several people started having issues during their 15 minute watch period and the site was temporarily shut down...it turns out they were just having anxiety and panic attacks.8 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »The_Enginerd wrote: »Has anyone got their second shot (Pfizer) and NOT had a bad reaction? I am getting mine on Saturday and everyone keeps telling me I am going to be sick from it.
Also wondering if anyone has got their second shot at an extended interval yet - my first shot was three months ago. I think I am in the first cohort here to get the second shot on the extended time frame so not sure how that might influence the side effect situation.
I heard some common reports of adverse reactions the day after the second shot and had planned to take it easy myself the day after my second shot. I got my shot at 7:30 in the morning, did a 90 minute bike ride afterwards, and some automotive work the rest of the day. The next day... nothing. No fever at all. My arm was barely even sore at the injection site. I ended up doing my normally planned long run (15 miles) for the day.
My partner had a nasty headache the evening of her shot, and felt ill the next morning, but was feeling well enough to go out on her bike that afternoon.
Got it 3 hours ago - so far so good. Didn't plan a whole lot for this weekend just in case.
I think that you hear mostly the bad reactions but people don't tend to talk much about mild or non existent reactions. After posting here I see there is a range with the second shot and it isn't necessarily all bad - which was the impression I had before.
I think adverse reactions are relatively rare. Everyone I know personally is fully vaccinated and not a single one of them had anything more than a sore arm like they would with any other shot.
In many cases, I think symptomatic reactions are self induced...they believe it will happen, so it does...basically, power of suggestion. Early on in the vaccine process, we had an issue at one of our mass vaccination centers where several people started having issues during their 15 minute watch period and the site was temporarily shut down...it turns out they were just having anxiety and panic attacks.
I wouldn't say "rare"...about half the people I know had a noticeable reaction to at least one of the doses. My 102 degree fever was definitely not self-induced.
I agree that some people may be LOOKING for a reaction and question..."Hmm...do I have a headache, am I a bit tired today?..." If you have to wonder then you're probably fine.
But the people I know who had a reaction (including myself and my husband) did not have ambiguous symptoms. The vaccine did what it's supposed to do and generated an immune response. That's not made up or in our heads.
Even among the people I know who had the most severe reaction, absolutely none of them regretted being vaccinated. They encourage others to do it, and enthusiastically say it was worth it.10 -
I had Moderna #2 shot 46 hours ago and think most of my side effects to this side may be behind me which was mainly feeling tired.
After first shot the side effects may have been more Covid-19 like but had passed after 22 hours leaving me stronger than any time in 2021.
Ever if my sinus infection the first week of Jan 2021 masked Covid-19 at the time as my wife expected at the time I am glad I now have completed my 2 shot Covid-19 vaccination process and have physical proof because how much better I felt and still feel 24 hours after the 1st shot.
Last Wednesday Cancer was ruled out as a cause of my blood issues for the past 5 months.
Post vaccination side effects range from zero to death we read so I think comparing ours with others is without medical value.7 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »I think adverse reactions are relatively rare. Everyone I know personally is fully vaccinated and not a single one of them had anything more than a sore arm like they would with any other shot.
Judging by work hour logging at my workplace, roughly a third of all vaccinated employees have taken some sick leave (either partial day or a full day) after their vaccination. Based on that, I don’t think it’s ”rare”.
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cwolfman13 wrote: »I think adverse reactions are relatively rare. Everyone I know personally is fully vaccinated and not a single one of them had anything more than a sore arm like they would with any other shot.
Judging by work hour logging at my workplace, roughly a third of all vaccinated employees have taken some sick leave (either partial day or a full day) after their vaccination. Based on that, I don’t think it’s ”rare”.cwolfman13 wrote: »I think adverse reactions are relatively rare. Everyone I know personally is fully vaccinated and not a single one of them had anything more than a sore arm like they would with any other shot.
Judging by work hour logging at my workplace, roughly a third of all vaccinated employees have taken some sick leave (either partial day or a full day) after their vaccination. Based on that, I don’t think it’s ”rare”.
I'm going to jump in here and ask what your definition of adverse reactions are?
Generally mild and common reactions are soreness and redness at the injection site, mild symptoms including fever, tiredness and even muscle aches. I know lots of people who experience these
Adverse reactions are anaphylaxis, encephalitis, cardiac arrest. These are extremely rare.9 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »I think adverse reactions are relatively rare. Everyone I know personally is fully vaccinated and not a single one of them had anything more than a sore arm like they would with any other shot.
Judging by work hour logging at my workplace, roughly a third of all vaccinated employees have taken some sick leave (either partial day or a full day) after their vaccination. Based on that, I don’t think it’s ”rare”.
I'm guessing that if we were able to see how many skipped a concert, wedding reception, ballgame or other "fun" event it would be a lot less than 1/3 skipping.9 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »The_Enginerd wrote: »Has anyone got their second shot (Pfizer) and NOT had a bad reaction? I am getting mine on Saturday and everyone keeps telling me I am going to be sick from it.
Also wondering if anyone has got their second shot at an extended interval yet - my first shot was three months ago. I think I am in the first cohort here to get the second shot on the extended time frame so not sure how that might influence the side effect situation.
I heard some common reports of adverse reactions the day after the second shot and had planned to take it easy myself the day after my second shot. I got my shot at 7:30 in the morning, did a 90 minute bike ride afterwards, and some automotive work the rest of the day. The next day... nothing. No fever at all. My arm was barely even sore at the injection site. I ended up doing my normally planned long run (15 miles) for the day.
My partner had a nasty headache the evening of her shot, and felt ill the next morning, but was feeling well enough to go out on her bike that afternoon.
Got it 3 hours ago - so far so good. Didn't plan a whole lot for this weekend just in case.
I think that you hear mostly the bad reactions but people don't tend to talk much about mild or non existent reactions. After posting here I see there is a range with the second shot and it isn't necessarily all bad - which was the impression I had before.
I think adverse reactions are relatively rare. Everyone I know personally is fully vaccinated and not a single one of them had anything more than a sore arm like they would with any other shot.
In many cases, I think symptomatic reactions are self induced...they believe it will happen, so it does...basically, power of suggestion. Early on in the vaccine process, we had an issue at one of our mass vaccination centers where several people started having issues during their 15 minute watch period and the site was temporarily shut down...it turns out they were just having anxiety and panic attacks.
I wouldn't say "rare"...about half the people I know had a noticeable reaction to at least one of the doses. My 102 degree fever was definitely not self-induced.
I agree that some people may be LOOKING for a reaction and question..."Hmm...do I have a headache, am I a bit tired today?..." If you have to wonder then you're probably fine.
But the people I know who had a reaction (including myself and my husband) did not have ambiguous symptoms. The vaccine did what it's supposed to do and generated an immune response. That's not made up or in our heads.
Even among the people I know who had the most severe reaction, absolutely none of them regretted being vaccinated. They encourage others to do it, and enthusiastically say it was worth it.
The Pfizer vaccine trials indicated fatigue, headache, chills, and muscle and joint pain at a significantly higher rate in the vaccinated group over the placebo group, especially after the second dose, and at a higher rate in younger persons (16-55) than in older. While I am sure there is large part of the vaccinated that will suffer (real) symptoms due to the stress, anxiety, and expectation of symptoms, the studies support a fairly high incidence of reactions to the vaccine in line with your experience and @hipari is seeing (1/3 to 1/2). On the balance, however, it's still a HUGE net positive to receive the vaccine over not, even for those that are lower risk.6 -
ExistingFish wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »High on my "What am I looking forward to doing after I get vaccinated" list was Get a Massage.
I was supposed to get a massage tonight and was REALLY looking forward to it. I called yesterday to find out their mask policy and the receptionist called back today to say masks are required because the provider is not vaccinated for "personal reasons." I pressed and asked if it was due to a temporary thing like pregnancy or breast feeding, and she wouldn't say. So I cancelled.
I don't want to be in an intimate situation like that with someone who sees a lot of people and will not get vaxxed for unspecified "personal reasons."
This was going to be free through the VA's Community Care program so I left a message for the CC coordinator complaining bitterly about this provider's unvaccinated status.
I will call around to the other providers near me and ask about vaccination status and mask policies.
ETA: Called the only other three other places on the VA community care list:
1. Not vaccinated due to medical reasons. I appreciated the lengthy explanation she gave me. Her doctor had actually flagged her driver's license - she tried to get vaxxed and was denied due to the flag and her doctor notified. Thought that was interested.
2. Me: "I was thinking of getting a massage and was wondering if you are vaccinated." Her: "Well that's a HIPPA thing but [blah blah blah precautions.]" So that's a No.
3. Left a message but then looked at his website and saw "We will be remaining closed until I have a better understanding of the long-term and potential positive or negative effects the deep tissue work I do will provide to clients post covid positive or vaccine. STAY SAFE we will get through this. April 2021."
I called the Community Care Coordinator back and asked her to help me find a provider who is vaccinated.
I don't understand this - you are fully vaccinated, do you not trust the vaccine?janejellyroll wrote: »In addition to the points made above, I wouldn't want to receive any health care services from someone who was vaccine eligible but refused to get it.ExistingFish wrote: »Ah, the moral superiority position.
I respect people's freedom to make their own medical decisions. I don't think my decisions are morally superior to other people's positions. I believe everyone should have the right to make their own informed decisions for themselves and their families.Of course they have the right. And I have the right to receive certain services from a professional whose judgement I trust. Capitalism at work
Thanks everyone for answering for me! Y'all did a great job at capturing my reasoning
I want to highlight the above answers from Jane and Kim, plus reiterate that no vaccine is 100% effective.9 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »I think adverse reactions are relatively rare. Everyone I know personally is fully vaccinated and not a single one of them had anything more than a sore arm like they would with any other shot.
Judging by work hour logging at my workplace, roughly a third of all vaccinated employees have taken some sick leave (either partial day or a full day) after their vaccination. Based on that, I don’t think it’s ”rare”.cwolfman13 wrote: »I think adverse reactions are relatively rare. Everyone I know personally is fully vaccinated and not a single one of them had anything more than a sore arm like they would with any other shot.
Judging by work hour logging at my workplace, roughly a third of all vaccinated employees have taken some sick leave (either partial day or a full day) after their vaccination. Based on that, I don’t think it’s ”rare”.
I'm going to jump in here and ask what your definition of adverse reactions are?
Generally mild and common reactions are soreness and redness at the injection site, mild symptoms including fever, tiredness and even muscle aches. I know lots of people who experience these
Adverse reactions are anaphylaxis, encephalitis, cardiac arrest. These are extremely rare.
You and I seem to have a very different definition of ”adverse”. Mine is more in line with Merriam-Webster dictionary, thinking that adverse is opposed to one’s interests or causing harm. I’d say headaches, fevers and chills are opposed to most people’s interests and potentially causing harm if they prevent people from fulfilling whatever plans they had for that time.
I would of course list the reactions you mentioned as adverse, but definitely on the more serious side and, thankfully, quite rare.Theoldguy1 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »I think adverse reactions are relatively rare. Everyone I know personally is fully vaccinated and not a single one of them had anything more than a sore arm like they would with any other shot.
Judging by work hour logging at my workplace, roughly a third of all vaccinated employees have taken some sick leave (either partial day or a full day) after their vaccination. Based on that, I don’t think it’s ”rare”.
I'm guessing that if we were able to see how many skipped a concert, wedding reception, ballgame or other "fun" event it would be a lot less than 1/3 skipping.
All events, fun or otherwise, have been cancelled for over a year now. Of course I can never know for sure what my colleagues do during weekends, but they’re generally a very work-motivated bunch and I’ve heard multiple recommendations of scheduling the vax appointment for a Friday so a possible reaction doesn’t interfere with work plans.7 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »The_Enginerd wrote: »Has anyone got their second shot (Pfizer) and NOT had a bad reaction? I am getting mine on Saturday and everyone keeps telling me I am going to be sick from it.
Also wondering if anyone has got their second shot at an extended interval yet - my first shot was three months ago. I think I am in the first cohort here to get the second shot on the extended time frame so not sure how that might influence the side effect situation.
I heard some common reports of adverse reactions the day after the second shot and had planned to take it easy myself the day after my second shot. I got my shot at 7:30 in the morning, did a 90 minute bike ride afterwards, and some automotive work the rest of the day. The next day... nothing. No fever at all. My arm was barely even sore at the injection site. I ended up doing my normally planned long run (15 miles) for the day.
My partner had a nasty headache the evening of her shot, and felt ill the next morning, but was feeling well enough to go out on her bike that afternoon.
Got it 3 hours ago - so far so good. Didn't plan a whole lot for this weekend just in case.
I think that you hear mostly the bad reactions but people don't tend to talk much about mild or non existent reactions. After posting here I see there is a range with the second shot and it isn't necessarily all bad - which was the impression I had before.
I think adverse reactions are relatively rare. Everyone I know personally is fully vaccinated and not a single one of them had anything more than a sore arm like they would with any other shot.
In many cases, I think symptomatic reactions are self induced...they believe it will happen, so it does...basically, power of suggestion. Early on in the vaccine process, we had an issue at one of our mass vaccination centers where several people started having issues during their 15 minute watch period and the site was temporarily shut down...it turns out they were just having anxiety and panic attacks.
Totally agree. Just a sore arm as can happen with any vax. Yes I had a panic attack too lol. It was nothing.2 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »I think adverse reactions are relatively rare. Everyone I know personally is fully vaccinated and not a single one of them had anything more than a sore arm like they would with any other shot.
Judging by work hour logging at my workplace, roughly a third of all vaccinated employees have taken some sick leave (either partial day or a full day) after their vaccination. Based on that, I don’t think it’s ”rare”.cwolfman13 wrote: »I think adverse reactions are relatively rare. Everyone I know personally is fully vaccinated and not a single one of them had anything more than a sore arm like they would with any other shot.
Judging by work hour logging at my workplace, roughly a third of all vaccinated employees have taken some sick leave (either partial day or a full day) after their vaccination. Based on that, I don’t think it’s ”rare”.
I'm going to jump in here and ask what your definition of adverse reactions are?
Generally mild and common reactions are soreness and redness at the injection site, mild symptoms including fever, tiredness and even muscle aches. I know lots of people who experience these
Adverse reactions are anaphylaxis, encephalitis, cardiac arrest. These are extremely rare.
You and I seem to have a very different definition of ”adverse”. Mine is more in line with Merriam-Webster dictionary, thinking that adverse is opposed to one’s interests or causing harm. I’d say headaches, fevers and chills are opposed to most people’s interests and potentially causing harm if they prevent people from fulfilling whatever plans they had for that time.
I would of course list the reactions you mentioned as adverse, but definitely on the more serious side and, thankfully, quite rare.Theoldguy1 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »I think adverse reactions are relatively rare. Everyone I know personally is fully vaccinated and not a single one of them had anything more than a sore arm like they would with any other shot.
Judging by work hour logging at my workplace, roughly a third of all vaccinated employees have taken some sick leave (either partial day or a full day) after their vaccination. Based on that, I don’t think it’s ”rare”.
I'm guessing that if we were able to see how many skipped a concert, wedding reception, ballgame or other "fun" event it would be a lot less than 1/3 skipping.
All events, fun or otherwise, have been cancelled for over a year now. Of course I can never know for sure what my colleagues do during weekends, but they’re generally a very work-motivated bunch and I’ve heard multiple recommendations of scheduling the vax appointment for a Friday so a possible reaction doesn’t interfere with work plans.
Well hopefully everyone has a mild reaction3
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