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CozyMystery

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12. IF the vaccine is 50% effective

Reply to unblock (Original post)

Mon Jul 13, 2020, 01:53 PM

Jul 2020

I would take it if it were proven to work and at that level. I have cancer, so I would still stay home and I'd still wear a mask when I must go out. I'd take my doctor's advice on it, too, of course.

The reason I'd take it is that I live with my family, and they go out for necessities (masked and socially distancing), and I'd look at it as a third possible safeguard.

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what if a vaccine is approved and available but only somewhat effective [View all] unblock Jul 2020 OP

Fauci (remember him? Discredited guy) said he'd accept one that's just 75% effective soothsayer Jul 2020 #1

then the vaccine is like a seasonal flu vaccine.. agingdem Jul 2020 #6

I'd get it, but still socially distance. I'd feel better on those occasions when I HAD to go out. catrose Jul 2020 #2

It'll be every year just like you get your flu shot now. safeinOhio Jul 2020 #3

how long it lasts is another dimension to the problem unblock Jul 2020 #5

Yes, this is a different dimension in efficacy. So many Hortensis Jul 2020 #10

Verify before trusting anything before 1/21/21 IMHO? Brainfodder Jul 2020 #4

Yeah. I need longitudinal studies soothsayer Jul 2020 #8

I don't think what trump might do should have much impact on policy. We know what he will do, Hoyt Jul 2020 #7

Given that the medical community still doesn't know the full effect of COVID-19, and given that Ninga Jul 2020 #9

Flu shots aren't completely effective but could still reduce severity OrlandoDem2 Jul 2020 #11

IF the vaccine is 50% effective CozyMystery Jul 2020 #12