Anyone Floored by the Second Dose of the Pfizer Vaccine?

[Joe Elliott]

In the coming months, people, particularly the ones who got the vaccine, are going to get sick of social distancing and wearing masks. People will wonder why they should make sacrifices for those who don’t do their part by getting vaccinated. I expect to see, before the summer is out:
1.   Not enough people vaccinated, because there are always going to be too many people who hope we have herd immunity and maybe they can get away with no vaccination.
2.   People lower their social distancing.
3.   The virus to rise sharply.

If this happens, it will mostly, but not entirely, affect the unvaccinated.

The side effects of the second shot pale in comparison to getting the virus. That could leave one sick for months, with possible permanent effects or even death. Getting the virus is inevitable. It will find you. Getting the vaccine is much the lesser of the two evils.


How different attitudes in the 1950’s helped Americas make better choices than in the 2020’s:

Can't Help Falling In Love With A Vaccine: How Polio Campaign Beat Vaccine Hesitancy

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/05/03/988756973/cant-help-falling-in-love-with-a-vaccine-how-polio-campaign-beat-vaccine-hesitan

Where have you gone Elvis Presley, our nation turns its lonely eyes to you.

Yes, hiccups are inevitable. A major one, in 1955 with Cutter Laboratories. And a much more minor one in 2021, with very rare but deadly blood clots with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. In 1955, Americans made the rational choice. I hope enough do in 2021 but I am not confident.

The 1955 Cutter Laboratories was avoidable. A scientist working for Cutter Laboratory told higher ups that they had a major problem, and she sent them pictures of laboratory monkeys that had received the Cutter vaccine and clearly developed polio paralysis. But this warning was somehow ignored.

[Joe Elliott]

“And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.”

Never have these words been more important.

Ask not what your fellow country men can do for you, they can get vaccinated, they feel low for a day or two, but enough get vaccinated allowing the rest, including you, to skate by without a vaccination, and not having to do your part to solve this.

Instead, ask what you can do for your country. To make a very small sacrifice, to help protect yourself and your fellow Americans, including those who don’t do their part. And by some miracle, maybe, enough Americas get vaccinated so that even the shirkers are safe.

Anyone who does not get a vaccine, should not pretend to be a real follower of JFK. And are really upset about his murder. Those who do not get vaccinated and participate in this forum are frauds.

[Robert Doane]

I had the same reaction to both Pfizer doses I received in Dec and Jan, extreme weakness, fatigue, aches, chills, elevated temp. For a short time I was so weak I could barely move my legs, and couldn't get my self into sitting position from lying down. Much better the following day.

[Steve M. Galbraith]

I had the same reaction to both Pfizer doses I received in Dec and Jan, extreme weakness, fatigue, aches, chills, elevated temp. For a short time I was so weak I could barely move my legs, and couldn't get my self into sitting position from lying down. Much better the following day.

You got the Pfizer vaccine in December of 2020? You must have been among the first group of people to receive it. In the US? Or UK? Or elsewhere?

[Bill Chapman]

Several of our local pharmacies have walk-in vaccinations available. No appointments needed. That began last Monday or so. Supply doesn't seem to be a problem other than for some isolated areas.

Some states are asking Washington to hold off on vaccine deliveries due to waning interest, according to the latest news today. Uh, oh..