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Moderna covid vaccine is currently being used in my area for seniors. Would you get the vaccine or wait?

Posted - January 24, 2021

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  • 32529
    If I were a senior, I would get it.
      January 24, 2021 8:14 AM MST
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  • 44175
    I would take it.
      January 24, 2021 8:41 AM MST
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  • 52903

     

      I’m not a senior, but either way, I’m not in a hurry to get the vaccination, I don’t need to be first in line. 

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      January 24, 2021 8:45 AM MST
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  • 19942
    I am a senior and Moderna is what my area is using when it's available.  I would prefer the Moderna to the Pfizer simply because the Moderna doesn't need to be kept at extraordinarily low temperatures.  I could foresee a problem with the Pfizer vaccine if it is not stored properly where the Moderna just need to be refrigerated.  My area (NYC) is pretty much out of supply so I have no idea when I will be able to get vaccinated.  
      January 24, 2021 10:20 AM MST
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  • 7268
    Good insight, thanks. 
      January 24, 2021 10:25 AM MST
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  • 19942
    This might also give you some further insights.

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/only-10-people-whove-gotten-180108748.html

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    DIT:  Found this just now:

    WCVB - Boston

    VA fridge unplugged, spoiling covid vaccines; 'We believe it was simply an accident'

    Fri, January 22, 2021, 10:34 PM
     

    The plug was found loose after a contractor accidentally removed it while cleaning," a spokesman said.

    This post was edited by SpunkySenior at January 24, 2021 10:53 AM MST
      January 24, 2021 10:38 AM MST
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  • 7268
    I attempted to make an appointment today but they are out of vaccine already.  That didn't last long at all. 
      January 24, 2021 3:28 PM MST
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  • 19942
    We have the same problem here in NYC.  I tried all the way to May to get an appointment with no luck.  I suspect that's because there's no point in making an appointment if you have no vaccine. 
      January 24, 2021 9:20 PM MST
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  • 17364
    My mom is elderly and has had the vaccine.
      January 24, 2021 10:44 AM MST
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  • 13395
    I would take the vaccine. In my area I am not scheduled to get a shot until April.

    Quebec researchers have recently  discovered  that a commonly prescribed drug COLCHICINE is quite effective for fighting the covid'19 bug.
      January 24, 2021 10:49 AM MST
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  • 17364
    That is used here to treat gout.
      January 24, 2021 10:54 AM MST
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  • 13395
    Yes, some drugs may be discovered to be multipurpose.
      January 24, 2021 11:02 AM MST
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  • 17364
    Of course, but the government has to approve them for each use.  Canada has done so.  I can't find anything saying the FDA has yet done so. 
      January 24, 2021 11:33 AM MST
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  • 1817
    im Not a senior so no

    even when it becomes available to the general public i still do not plan on getting it right away. 
      January 24, 2021 1:31 PM MST
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  • 7407

    I’m not a senior but I’m going to get the vaccine as soon as I am able to. I’m gonna pretend I didn’t though so people will stay 6 feet away from me for rest of my life. 

      January 24, 2021 1:37 PM MST
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  • 52903

     

      Husbands (and ex-husbands) are not included in that ban, right?


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      January 24, 2021 1:58 PM MST
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  • 10451
    Ya but if a conga line starts up no one will let you join  on because they will think that you didn't get the vaccine. Cheers!
      January 24, 2021 3:46 PM MST
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  • 9778
    I will get it as soon as it becomes more readily available. Currently it's difficult to get an appointment here and I would prefer to let those who are really vulnerable go ahead of me. That said, I am anxious to get the pandemic behind us and getting as many people as possible vaccinated is critical. 
      January 25, 2021 6:56 AM MST
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