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wishstar

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3. A vaccine only boosts immune system to keep from getting it, it is not a cure

Reply to Beachnutt (Original post)

Thu Nov 12, 2020, 04:25 PM

Nov 2020

When I was out today in Western NC at Walgreens and other places it seemed like more people were not wearing masks despite our mask mandate and increasing cases that news has publicized.

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A vaccine is not the same as a cure , correct ? [View all] Beachnutt Nov 2020 OP

Correct Pachamama Nov 2020 #1

not a cure, might preven you getting or allow a less severe case. or maybe won't work nt msongs Nov 2020 #2

A vaccine only boosts immune system to keep from getting it, it is not a cure wishstar Nov 2020 #3

No it won't cure you. Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #4

If its what they gave to Trump it helped him fight it. So maybe both. The Wielding Truth Nov 2020 #5

It isn't what they gave Trump Pachamama Nov 2020 #6

okay. Got it. Thanks. The Wielding Truth Nov 2020 #12

No, Trump didn't get it. Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #9

okay thanks The Wielding Truth Nov 2020 #10

No prob! Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #11

No. Vaccines are never a cure. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2020 #7

Thanks for the replies, Have to stay masked, 6 feet at least and avoid crowds for a cpl more months Beachnutt Nov 2020 #8

yeap. If those vaccines pan out it will be until summer. drray23 Nov 2020 #13

Nope. Jirel Nov 2020 #14