The jab ..

[mgrlane]

[ref]BeeEmm[/ref],

I am not taking anything personal and I hope other don't too. I like people who have a different view to me- it's good to debate. Was simply highlighting the names that were being said for having a different point of view from others- nothing but respect for you if you want to take it.

Normally just mull it over in whatsapp groups where we all have a difference of opinion but let my opinion spill out over here.

The odd's for surviving this blip are forever in our favour so if you want to increase your edge then more power to you. I am happy to just role the dice.

 

[Anonymous]

Some observers estimate that more / similar effort has been expended on COVID research in less than 1 year than the USA did on the moonshots in over a decade.

And the vaccine is going to have a far quicker impact on a far greater number of people!

(Maybe even the Scots if we have some left over oke: )

We've developed a RNA modified Irn Bru .. COVID treatment..it doesn't fix it but the excess sugar gives you diabetes and then you die prematurely..

 

[enuff_zed]

Some observers estimate that more / similar effort has been expended on COVID research in less than 1 year than the USA did on the moonshots in over a decade.

And the vaccine is going to have a far quicker impact on a far greater number of people!

(Maybe even the Scots if we have some left over oke: )

We've developed a RNA modified Irn Bru .. COVID treatment..it doesn't fix it but the excess sugar gives you diabetes and then you die prematurely..

I should point out my other half hails from Kilmarnock and is inordinately proud of Irn Bru for some reason.

 

[Anonymous]

And the vaccine is going to have a far quicker impact on a far greater number of people!

(Maybe even the Scots if we have some left over oke: )

We've developed a RNA modified Irn Bru .. COVID treatment..it doesn't fix it but the excess sugar gives you diabetes and then you die prematurely..

I should point out my other half hails from Kilmarnock and is inordinately proud of Irn Bru for some reason.

I think I'll stop as I may get a Glaswegian Kiss if I make any further social anthropological comments.. :tumbleweed:

 

[enuff_zed]

We've developed a RNA modified Irn Bru .. COVID treatment..it doesn't fix it but the excess sugar gives you diabetes and then you die prematurely..

I should point out my other half hails from Kilmarnock and is inordinately proud of Irn Bru for some reason.

I think I'll stop as I may get a Glaswegian Kiss if I make any further social anthropological comments.. :tumbleweed:

Well if you're expecting one from her then I'd wear something protective on your sternum! :rofl:

 

[Thrustyjust]

[ref]Thrustyjust[/ref], I had just posted mine when I saw your comment. My apologies for the juxtaposition of my flippant effort against your sobering post.

No worries. Its where life is at the moment and can't change it.

 

[john-e89]

I do wish folk wouldn’t keep comparing it to flu, it’s nothing at all like the flu.

For those that have a cavalier attitude to the virus, fine, you’re entitled to your opinion and wishes as much as anybody obvs, however what I don’t see any of these people thinking about is the simple fact that you have zero idea of what might happen if you do get it, it’s unknown, and you have a very real possibility of life changing problems after getting it. Chances for the young and fit are slim of course, however can you take that chance, some young and fit are been struck down with horrendous effects, you’re NOT guaranteed to recover with no side effects. You pay your money take your chances.

 

[Mr Tidy]

I'm now the wrong side of 60 so if/when I get offered it I'll have it - at least I might then be able to get back to something closer to normality!

Just a shame that the vaccine and testing visitors to care homes have come a bit too late for our family as my Mum passed away in her care home on 3 November (not Covid related thankfully - she was 98) and my sister I only managed to visit her twice after March, and that was outdoors with distancing.

Anything that helps in the battle against Covid can only be a good thing!

 

[Stevo1987]

I do wish folk wouldn’t keep comparing it to flu, it’s nothing at all like the flu.

For those that have a cavalier attitude to the virus, fine, you’re entitled to your opinion and wishes as much as anybody obvs, however what I don’t see any of these people thinking about is the simple fact that you have zero idea of what might happen if you do get it, it’s unknown, and you have a very real possibility of life changing problems after getting it. Chances for the young and fit are slim of course, however can you take that chance, some young and fit are been struck down with horrendous effects, you’re NOT guaranteed to recover with no side effects. You pay your money take your chances.

Yes it is.

 

[Argyll Andy]

Personally I’m screwed either way....looked after myself my whole life, never smoked, don’t drink heavily, ex competitive swimmer, but long term misdiagnosed AF and a botched heart op has left me with some health issues and little choice, if I got Covid who knows...? If the vaccine is bogus who knows. I’ll take my chances on the vaccine....Covid is going nowehere....

Me too John, 52, cleanish, healthyish lifestyle, non-smoker, non-drinker but an auto immune disease diagnosed at 38 fecked that with great aplomb :headbang:

My consultant was on the phone today and while on we had a brief chat about this as he reckons I’m in phase 2 for the vaccine (well he’s already identified me as that so he told me)

He repeated again today that I have realistically two choices, go with the vaccine when offered it hope my system accepts it ok and try to get back to some normality, or two, don’t get it, take my chances and there’s a very high likelihood that if I contract it, it’d kill me. He’s been saying that since day one.

So for me personally it’s a simple case of where do I sign up for it. I’ll take the gamble with the associated risks as they’re much less than the risks of not taking it

 

[john-e89]

I do wish folk wouldn’t keep comparing it to flu, it’s nothing at all like the flu.

For those that have a cavalier attitude to the virus, fine, you’re entitled to your opinion and wishes as much as anybody obvs, however what I don’t see any of these people thinking about is the simple fact that you have zero idea of what might happen if you do get it, it’s unknown, and you have a very real possibility of life changing problems after getting it. Chances for the young and fit are slim of course, however can you take that chance, some young and fit are been struck down with horrendous effects, you’re NOT guaranteed to recover with no side effects. You pay your money take your chances.

Yes it is.

Stevo it isn’t....it simply isn’t. Research it mate.

 

[dr_john]

I'm 73 and ready, can't wait to get back to something like a normal life.

 

[john-e89]

Personally I’m screwed either way....looked after myself my whole life, never smoked, don’t drink heavily, ex competitive swimmer, but long term misdiagnosed AF and a botched heart op has left me with some health issues and little choice, if I got Covid who knows...? If the vaccine is bogus who knows. I’ll take my chances on the vaccine....Covid is going nowehere....

Me too John, 52, cleanish, healthyish lifestyle, non-smoker, non-drinker but an auto immune disease diagnosed at 38 fecked that with great aplomb :headbang:

My consultant was on the phone today and while on we had a brief chat about this as he reckons I’m in phase 2 for the vaccine (well he’s already identified me as that so he told me)

He repeated again today that I have realistically two choices, go with the vaccine when offered it hope my system accepts it ok and try to get back to some normality, or two, don’t get it, take my chances and there’s a very high likelihood that if I contract it, it’d kill me. He’s been saying that since day one.

So for me personally it’s a simple case of where do I sign up for it. I’ll take the gamble with the associated risks as they’re much less than the risks of not taking it

I’m sorry to read that Andy, truly. But yes, what choice do we have, and I’d rather listen to those in the know that are genuine rather than skirting round the issue listening to each and every mouthpiece going that has concerns without the knowledge of what they’re spouting and relying on not much frankly.

 

[john-e89]

I'm 73 and ready, can't wait to get back to something like a normal life.

Gotta keep the Lennon lookalikes going as long as possible..... :lol: :wink:

You don’t look 73 Doc...and I’m not blowing sunshine up your arse either. Keep fit sire.

 

[Stevo1987]

I'm 73 and ready, can't wait to get back to something like a normal life.

So when do you think that will happen? I consider normal life to be how we were before we had ever ever heard of Covid 19, so, not tier 1 or tier -1. What is the criteria for the end game?

 

[Stevo1987]

I do wish folk wouldn’t keep comparing it to flu, it’s nothing at all like the flu.

For those that have a cavalier attitude to the virus, fine, you’re entitled to your opinion and wishes as much as anybody obvs, however what I don’t see any of these people thinking about is the simple fact that you have zero idea of what might happen if you do get it, it’s unknown, and you have a very real possibility of life changing problems after getting it. Chances for the young and fit are slim of course, however can you take that chance, some young and fit are been struck down with horrendous effects, you’re NOT guaranteed to recover with no side effects. You pay your money take your chances.

Yes it is.

Stevo it isn’t....it simply isn’t. Research it mate.

I did. There have been quite a few flu pandemics that are not dissimilar to Covid 19 pandemic. I guess it depends on one's own comparison criteria.

 

[Argyll Andy]

I’m sorry to read that Andy, truly. But yes, what choice do we have

Cheers John. And yes what choice do we have........... none really

and I’d rather listen to those in the know that are genuine

I trust my Consultant completely and if he says that my best chance, I’m taking his professional advice 100% as in reality that’s what’s kept me alive for the last 13 yrs

 

[PerryGunn]

Best news I've heard since March - we've had to be more careful than most as Cindy has a compromised immune system and the last 8 months have been somewhat challenging...

Oh and for all the conspiracy theorists

 

[john-e89]

Yes it is.

Stevo it isn’t....it simply isn’t. Research it mate.

I did. There have been quite a few flu pandemics that are not dissimilar to Covid 19 pandemic. I guess it depends on one's own comparison criteria.

How many flu patients under 60 develop life changing effects from it..? For that matter how many over 60’s...? And we only have less than a years worth of data for Covid. Anyway, we all have our own concerns on what’s right or wrong.

 

[john-e89]

Best news I've heard since March - we've had to be more careful than most as Cindy has a compromised immune system and the last 8 months have been somewhat challenging...

Oh and for all the conspiracy theorists
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