The coronavirus

Weston1283

elvistheking44 said:

Weston1283 said:

In Massachusetts, you can go on CVS website and all morning and right now there are tons of openings for at least 50% of CVS locations

We are almost (if not already) at the point where anyone who wants a vaccine can just log on in the morning and get it same day.  To me, that has always been the "end" of the pandemic, and that is a thought I maintain today.

What will happen when more people don’t want the vaccine than those who do? How will we reach the end of the pandemic then? 

You just have to move on.  At this point, we all know how safe the vaccine is and how effective it is, if someone is choosing illness over a vaccine, then it’s on them if they get sick.  There is literally nothing else we can do as a society.  The virus is never going away.  States are clearly opening up and moving on, there isn’t any scenario where things move backwards at this point regarding reopening.

tbergs

Weird to see republicans becoming the anti-vaxxer crowd. That used to be reserved for the liberal hippies.

Halifax2TheMax

tbergs said:

Weird to see republicans becoming the anti-vaxxer crowd. That used to be reserved for the liberal hippies.

I blame Pamela Anderson.

F Me In The Brain

Halifax2TheMax said:

Weston1283 said:

In Massachusetts, you can go on CVS website and all morning and right now there are tons of openings for at least 50% of CVS locations

We are almost (if not already) at the point where anyone who wants a vaccine can just log on in the morning and get it same day.  To me, that has always been the "end" of the pandemic, and that is a thought I maintain today.

I wish I could share your optimism regarding your last sentence but hearing reports that less than half of repubs will get the vaccine and that millions of ‘Muricans are skipping their second dose, something makes me think we’re headed toward a The Stand type of future. Super bugs, Trashcan Man and a mass migration to either Boulder or Vegas.

Captain Trips is a better name than Kung Flu!

Bentleyspop

Halifax2TheMax said:

tbergs said:

Weird to see republicans becoming the anti-vaxxer crowd. That used to be reserved for the liberal hippies.

I blame Pamela Anderson.

You have her confused with Jenny McCarthy
Its understandable 

static111

elvistheking44 said:

Weston1283 said:

In Massachusetts, you can go on CVS website and all morning and right now there are tons of openings for at least 50% of CVS locations

We are almost (if not already) at the point where anyone who wants a vaccine can just log on in the morning and get it same day.  To me, that has always been the "end" of the pandemic, and that is a thought I maintain today.

What will happen when more people don’t want the vaccine than those who do? How will we reach the end of the pandemic then? 

We won’t 

dankind

F Me In The Brain said:

Halifax2TheMax said:

Weston1283 said:

In Massachusetts, you can go on CVS website and all morning and right now there are tons of openings for at least 50% of CVS locations

We are almost (if not already) at the point where anyone who wants a vaccine can just log on in the morning and get it same day.  To me, that has always been the "end" of the pandemic, and that is a thought I maintain today.

I wish I could share your optimism regarding your last sentence but hearing reports that less than half of repubs will get the vaccine and that millions of ‘Muricans are skipping their second dose, something makes me think we’re headed toward a The Stand type of future. Super bugs, Trashcan Man and a mass migration to either Boulder or Vegas.

Captain Trips is a better name than Kung Flu!

https://youtu.be/7mRDSW9-i_E

Poncier

Bentleyspop said:

Halifax2TheMax said:

tbergs said:

Weird to see republicans becoming the anti-vaxxer crowd. That used to be reserved for the liberal hippies.

I blame Pamela Anderson.

You have her confused with Jenny McCarthy
Its understandable 

tempo_n_groove

I don't see how Covid ever goes away.  It is like a Flu so won't it just keep coming back?  Will we have to get a shot every year?

Halifax2TheMax

Bentleyspop said:

Halifax2TheMax said:

tbergs said:

Weird to see republicans becoming the anti-vaxxer crowd. That used to be reserved for the liberal hippies.

I blame Pamela Anderson.

You have her confused with Jenny McCarthy
Its understandable 

Or maybe Cindy Crawford? 

mickeyrat

tempo_n_groove said:

I don't see how Covid ever goes away.  It is like a Flu so won't it just keep coming back?  Will we have to get a shot every year?

that depends on the total number of varients that arise.

annual flu shot is generally the best guess of the dominant strain they think will emerge.

science is advancing so there is less lead time needed to develop that years flu vax.

https://www.niaid.nih.gov/diseases-conditions/influenza-vaccine-production-and-design

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/how-fluvaccine-made.htm

Poncier

tempo_n_groove said:

  Will we have to get a shot every year?

That remains to be seen. We have to see how long the vaccines provide immunity for. Certainly likely we'll need boosters, but the first people who got vaccines have to be checked regularly for antibodies to determine if and when and then how frequently.

Weston1283

tempo_n_groove said:

I don't see how Covid ever goes away.  It is like a Flu so won't it just keep coming back?  Will we have to get a shot every year?

Yes I’m fully expecting to get a covid booster with my flu shot this fall (and every year)

OnWis97

I don't know whether it would go away even if everyone were to get vaccinated.  Certainly, it's not going to now.  Once everyone has had their opportunity to get vaccinated, I guess it's time to try to be "normal" again.  It sucks because some vaccinated people will catch it from non-vaccinated people, but it's their world, now.  

I'm just so many anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers are boycotting pro sports, which should make any games I eventually go to a bit safer. Concerts, on the other hand...

tempo_n_groove

Weston1283 said:

tempo_n_groove said:

I don't see how Covid ever goes away.  It is like a Flu so won't it just keep coming back?  Will we have to get a shot every year?

Yes I’m fully expecting to get a covid booster with my flu shot this fall (and every year)

I've never received a flu shot in my life.  It will suck if I have to do this every year now...

mickeyrat

Halifax2TheMax said:

Weston1283 said:

In Massachusetts, you can go on CVS website and all morning and right now there are tons of openings for at least 50% of CVS locations

We are almost (if not already) at the point where anyone who wants a vaccine can just log on in the morning and get it same day.  To me, that has always been the "end" of the pandemic, and that is a thought I maintain today.

I wish I could share your optimism regarding your last sentence but hearing reports that less than half of repubs will get the vaccine and that millions of ‘Muricans are skipping their second dose, something makes me think we’re headed toward a The Stand type of future. Super bugs, Trashcan Man and a mass migration to either Boulder or Vegas.

When it comes to vaccinations, the vast majority of U.S. patients are rolling up their sleeves for two rounds, according to data released Sunday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, according to the data, there is still work to be done, as millions of people have potentially missed the recommended window for their second shot.

A CDC report on vaccine completion status through April 9 showed that 92% of people who had one dose of an mRNA vaccine received their second shot during their scheduled windows. About 8% of patients -- roughly 5 million people -- may have missed their second dose, according to the report.

MORE: Vaccines likely effective against COVID-19 variants, study suggests

The percentage of people not getting their second dose more than doubled from 3.4%, the CDC reported from data gathered through mid-February. However, the agency said that jump was to be expected as eligibility and access increased.

PHOTO: Anthony Briseno, 20, receives his first Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine administered Medical Assistant Karina Cisneros from St. John's Well Child and Family Center at Abraham Lincoln High School in Los Angeles, April 23, 2021. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)

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mrussel1

dankind said:

F Me In The Brain said:

Halifax2TheMax said:

Weston1283 said:

In Massachusetts, you can go on CVS website and all morning and right now there are tons of openings for at least 50% of CVS locations

We are almost (if not already) at the point where anyone who wants a vaccine can just log on in the morning and get it same day.  To me, that has always been the "end" of the pandemic, and that is a thought I maintain today.

I wish I could share your optimism regarding your last sentence but hearing reports that less than half of repubs will get the vaccine and that millions of ‘Muricans are skipping their second dose, something makes me think we’re headed toward a The Stand type of future. Super bugs, Trashcan Man and a mass migration to either Boulder or Vegas.

Captain Trips is a better name than Kung Flu!

https://youtu.be/7mRDSW9-i_E

I loved that song and of course the book.  Skeletons in the closet too.

dankind

mrussel1 said:

dankind said:

F Me In The Brain said:

Halifax2TheMax said:

Weston1283 said:

In Massachusetts, you can go on CVS website and all morning and right now there are tons of openings for at least 50% of CVS locations

We are almost (if not already) at the point where anyone who wants a vaccine can just log on in the morning and get it same day.  To me, that has always been the "end" of the pandemic, and that is a thought I maintain today.

I wish I could share your optimism regarding your last sentence but hearing reports that less than half of repubs will get the vaccine and that millions of ‘Muricans are skipping their second dose, something makes me think we’re headed toward a The Stand type of future. Super bugs, Trashcan Man and a mass migration to either Boulder or Vegas.

Captain Trips is a better name than Kung Flu!

https://youtu.be/7mRDSW9-i_E

I loved that song and of course the book.  Skeletons in the closet too.

Another King-inspired (Apt Pupil in that case) tune.

Poncier

mickeyrat said:

Halifax2TheMax said:

Weston1283 said:

In Massachusetts, you can go on CVS website and all morning and right now there are tons of openings for at least 50% of CVS locations

We are almost (if not already) at the point where anyone who wants a vaccine can just log on in the morning and get it same day.  To me, that has always been the "end" of the pandemic, and that is a thought I maintain today.

I wish I could share your optimism regarding your last sentence but hearing reports that less than half of repubs will get the vaccine and that millions of ‘Muricans are skipping their second dose, something makes me think we’re headed toward a The Stand type of future. Super bugs, Trashcan Man and a mass migration to either Boulder or Vegas.

When it comes to vaccinations, the vast majority of U.S. patients are rolling up their sleeves for two rounds, according to data released Sunday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, according to the data, there is still work to be done, as millions of people have potentially missed the recommended window for their second shot.

A CDC report on vaccine completion status through April 9 showed that 92% of people who had one dose of an mRNA vaccine received their second shot during their scheduled windows. About 8% of patients -- roughly 5 million people -- may have missed their second dose, according to the report.

MORE: Vaccines likely effective against COVID-19 variants, study suggests

The percentage of people not getting their second dose more than doubled from 3.4%, the CDC reported from data gathered through mid-February. However, the agency said that jump was to be expected as eligibility and access increased.

PHOTO: Anthony Briseno, 20, receives his first Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine administered Medical Assistant Karina Cisneros from St. John's Well Child and Family Center at Abraham Lincoln High School in Los Angeles, April 23, 2021. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)

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That 8% does not take into account folks who may have switched their 2nd shot appointment to a different location however, which is something that definitely happens (not 5 million's worth, but it mitigates the total a bit)

mrussel1

dankind said:

mrussel1 said:

dankind said:

F Me In The Brain said:

Halifax2TheMax said:

Weston1283 said:

In Massachusetts, you can go on CVS website and all morning and right now there are tons of openings for at least 50% of CVS locations

We are almost (if not already) at the point where anyone who wants a vaccine can just log on in the morning and get it same day.  To me, that has always been the "end" of the pandemic, and that is a thought I maintain today.

I wish I could share your optimism regarding your last sentence but hearing reports that less than half of repubs will get the vaccine and that millions of ‘Muricans are skipping their second dose, something makes me think we’re headed toward a The Stand type of future. Super bugs, Trashcan Man and a mass migration to either Boulder or Vegas.

Captain Trips is a better name than Kung Flu!

https://youtu.be/7mRDSW9-i_E

I loved that song and of course the book.  Skeletons in the closet too.

Another King-inspired (Apt Pupil in that case) tune.

Yeah exactly.