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In reply to the discussion: If vaccine for the virus is developed in the next two or three months, will you take it? [View all]lark
(23,083 posts)26. That's my plan as well.
If it's developed in the USA, I will have doubts and will wait at least 60 days to make sure it's not a zombie killer version. Yes, I have read and watched too many apocalyptic books/movies where the world is killed by a new vaccine/cancer drug/AIDS treatment plus I know that drumpf is killing us for personal/political profit. If it's an Oxford developed vaccine, I would trust that more, maybe only wait 5-6 weeks vs. a full 90 days?
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If vaccine for the virus is developed in the next two or three months, will you take it? [View all]
kentuck
May 2020
OP
I will but these kinds of forums are challenging for users to delineate the validity of comments.
hlthe2b
May 2020
#22
No, even Fauci is refusing to testify in front of the house. NOTHING can be trusted from the Trump
uponit7771
May 2020
#30
Sort of like the protestors that were encouraged to get out there and win one for the Gipper...?
kentuck
May 2020
#32
I doubt it. Sure, there might be a few, but most scientists are pretty focused on their work.
yardwork
May 2020
#52
If my state's governor Newsom or our health department recommends it, yes.
Alex4Martinez
May 2020
#38
I will try to get the best information I can before deciding whether to take it or not.
totodeinhere
May 2020
#44
With proper research, yes. I'm an RN caring for vets. If I believe it reduces my chance of giving it
Maru Kitteh
May 2020
#45