In polling women are actually slightly lower than men overall to want the vaccine. I think one of the primary anti-vaxx narratives is falsely related to fertility issues so that may be one of the drivers. It’s strange to me to see that too as I would have thought men would be more macho and think they don’t need it, but we are also big babies when we get sick so maybe that factors in
True!
Just checking my Facebook feed...the republican ones seem to be afraid to take it because it was only emergency approved, not actually approved by the FDA and it’s not actually a vaccine.In polling women are actually slightly lower than men overall to want the vaccine. I think one of the primary anti-vaxx narratives is falsely related to fertility issues so that may be one of the drivers. It’s strange to me to see that too as I would have thought men would be more macho and think they don’t need it, but we are also big babies when we get sick so maybe that factors in
Darwin at work
Yep there are folks out there that are still hunched over and dragging knuckles. You seem to selectively see through a very narrow lens the full view shows bipartisanship in the described behaviors. Nice try though.
Can you stop trolling with your smileys? I'm not a Democrat and I am giving facts for my state I can easily go to regions that are full of people proudly displaying their MAGA stuff because they are not filling their slots. This is not republican bashing, it's a fact that our former president created a mentality that causes many crazy followers to become anti-vax. Not all republicans of course. But even his promoting the vaccine did not fully. We still have choices. Ugh. I don't get it. As a total moderate who didn't agree with the last few presidents at all this just baffles my mind and disgusts me.
It’s not actually a vaccine? I’m almost afraid to ask what they think it is then? That’s a new one I haven’t heard yet. Did someone tell the anti-vaxx movement that the Covid vaccine is not really a vaccine? That would blow their minds
Something about gene therapy...It’s not actually a vaccine? I’m almost afraid to ask what they think it is then? That’s a new one I haven’t heard yet. Did someone tell the anti-vaxx movement that the Covid vaccine is not really a vaccine? That would blow their minds
That's surprising to hear since women are leading in being vaccinated so far. It may partially be due to eligible professions that have a larger ratio of women than men though. After 40 the risks in childbirth is increased if not impossible, so wasn't even something I had thought of for me to get it. My 12yo, it will be the same as always, trust her doctor when the time comes.In polling women are actually slightly lower than men overall to want the vaccine. I think one of the primary anti-vaxx narratives is falsely related to fertility issues so that may be one of the drivers. It’s strange to me to see that too as I would have thought men would be more macho and think they don’t need it, but we are also big babies when we get sick so maybe that factors in
It is possible that’s the case since healthcare and now education tend to skew towards women and they live longer so more 65+
. This is from the latest pew research poll:
www.pewresearch.org
Yeah, I've seen this theory floating around social media lately. It seems to be an argument that mRNA vaccines are not really vaccines because they are not made with inactivated virus samples or genetically-engineered antigens.It’s not actually a vaccine? I’m almost afraid to ask what they think it is then? That’s a new one I haven’t heard yet. Did someone tell the anti-vaxx movement that the Covid vaccine is not really a vaccine? That would blow their minds
Someone started a false rumor as an anti-vaxxer I think and the story ran. I cannot believe how many times I have seen it said. I would imagine that what you said does make women lead though. It will be interesting to see how it shakes out in the end.
The word does not mean what they think it means (or have been told it means)
Per the Associated Press:
It's not necessarily just a republican thing I thing, but a specific mentality. Those who believe this was a hoax types fueled by months of denial by many politicians. I know lots of republican and independents that may lean right that are thrilled to have the vaccine. It goes the other way too. Some are vocal and proud of not getting it. In my own state a friend posted that they got the vaccine and their sister in law (I think) proudly stated they were not and refused to since they'd have to wear a mask to get it. Left me confused.
That lines up with the CDC tracker:
Many are struggling to find appointments still. Some need rides or help in general getting to one. If we can do more out reaching to others maybe we can get it up!
Exactly. I’ve been able to get appointments for some of my older relatives but not everyone has someone who can or is willing to do that. Pretty soon states will be ramping up the next phase of vaccinations which will be active campaigns to find people who still want the vaccine and find a way to get it to them. It will be slower going then opening mass vaccination sites or online pharmacy chain appointments but it’s no less important.
So true! Those without support or access will the the last to get in. I had one I scheduled for this week that had me literally sweating because I knew how long they'd been at it, but didn't have the means to do everything. Talking with a friend today, their sibling is out of work but tech savvy so we started him on how to help. I have a a few friends on city counsel and plan to see if there is a way we can help others.