I agree. For some people it’s not a political stand or being part of some organized resistance, they just don’t know if they want to get it. Seeing people they know and like/trust get the vaccine can only help. I don’t believe that anyone is going to not get the vaccine because someone posted a picture or comment online about getting one. If anyone claims that they were never going to get the vaccine anyway.
I shared both of my post-dose pics on my Twitter feed. Grateful for a means to end the pandemic. Happy to do my part for my community.
Make sure to move your arm around for 5 minutes. Helps with any shot I've ever gotten
Question because I truly don’t know. Is Moderna not applying for these under 18 age groups and if so why not?
Yes, their trials are just further behind Pfizer's in time.
One of things I don't understand about Americans is why so much emphasis is on things having to be done for good/noble/right reasons for it to count. I want people to do the correct/safe/smart thing and if they do it for selfish reasons, it's a thousand times better than people not doing it at all, so I really don't care. We talk a lot about our economics and policy making being derived from people's motivation of their own self-interest. Then when we see it in practice people get all bothered by it. Makes me think that seeing other people doing the right thing, in general, conflicts with some people's internal voice saying "but I don't want to." A reminder of what they should be doing, but if you can just make everyone else go away/shut up about something then they don't have to do it, or feel a little chagrined when they still don't.
I avoided sharing after seeing too many toxic comments on other friends posts, some enough to unfriend for being so hateful do i.e. sheep, idiot, - the big kicker----"glad you won't be able to have more children"
I just saw this... has it been reported? Pfizer is approved for 12 to 15 year olds. 100% efficacy. I'm probably late to the party.
FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for 12-15-year-olds
The Pfizer vaccine has been authorized for children ages 12 and up, the FDA announced Monday, bolstering chances for a safe return to full-time school in the fall.abcnews.go.com
Moderna released initial trial data last week for 12-17 year olds. 96% efficacy and no serious adverse reactions. They are planning to apply for the amendment this week and could be approved in a matter of a few additional weeks so maybe end of May timeframe. Then both mRNA vaccines will be approved for 12+.
Who do all you people hang out with?
I've not heard one good or bad thing from my friends or family about being vaccinated.
Happier and happier with where I live every day.probably a “regional” thing
This here’s the wildest ride in the wilderness!
Yeah. That social media "friends" definition is extremely loose.
I don't have any friends like that.
I didn't share my picture, but I did share my experience. Not because I wanted some social media likes or approval. I shared it because as one of the first to get it (not including those here in the trials), I wanted to demystify the process as much as possible and key people in on what to expect. Because ultimately, I want as many people to get vaccinated as possible so that we can truly crush this pandemic.
This is my biggest hurdle with booking a vacation.
