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The Velveteen Ocelot

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15. Yes. Read this Twitter thread by a vaccine researcher:
Sat Nov 21, 2020, 04:41 PM
Nov 2020
I'm thrilled at the vaccine. Cloud 9. We have a chance, a real one, to not only control but possibly eradicate this virus. Researchers all over the globe have worked together for months on end to do this immunology work. I'm proudly one of them. (the Dolly location, howdy!). [3]

It's a medical breakthrough and global effort that doesn't have a recent rival. For the skeptics, I could get into the weeds about naïve T cells and S-protein structure and nanolipid suspension formulas (big boring words!), but legit who cares. Here's what you need to know: [4]

1. It works yo!!!! 2. It's freakishly safe (the only future-unknown being when you need a booster, with thousands of trial participants months ahead of us for warning. They stay in the studies). 3. It is 2 shots. 4. YOU ARE NOT IMMUNE UNTIL 6 WEEKS AFTER YOUR FIRST SHOT. [5]

Here's why that info matters: Despite this wonderful outcome, if people think it's magic and they're instantly immune after dose 1, they'll ACT immune and will go catch Covid. Millions of them. No vaccine is instant, but most aren't given during uncontrolled pandemics. [6]


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Should Covid survivors wear masks? [View all] intrepidity Nov 2020 OP
YES. Why tempt fate? CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2020 #1
YES. elleng Nov 2020 #2
Yes SoonerPride Nov 2020 #3
YES!!!!!!!! Wellstone ruled Nov 2020 #4
I've been wondering about this too Rorey Nov 2020 #5
Alas, there will always be idiots! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2020 #8
absolutely YES Skittles Nov 2020 #6
If mask mandates are still in place, I think so TDale313 Nov 2020 #7
Yes, we should, and I will Hekate Nov 2020 #9
I would be afraid of picking up a mild second case, and passing it to someone else. Cracklin Charlie Nov 2020 #10
Yes! burrowowl Nov 2020 #11
Yes you may still spread it FreeState Nov 2020 #12
I don't quite understand how that works intrepidity Nov 2020 #26
We don't know. Laelth Nov 2020 #13
Yes dweller Nov 2020 #14
Yes. Read this Twitter thread by a vaccine researcher: The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2020 #15
Thank you! Rorey Nov 2020 #21
Yes, they can still be reinfected relayerbob Nov 2020 #16
How will others know why they are not wearing a mask? Progressive dog Nov 2020 #17
I know, right? Rorey Nov 2020 #22
I may continue to wear masks even after the pandemic recedes. Midnight Writer Nov 2020 #18
I'm a bit of a germaphobe already Rorey Nov 2020 #24
Honestly, me too intrepidity Nov 2020 #28
Yes torius Nov 2020 #19
Definitely for the near term judeling Nov 2020 #20
Absolutely Yes! leftieNanner Nov 2020 #23
Yes it encourages others to wear masks too DBoon Nov 2020 #25
Incestuous? flying rabbit Nov 2020 #29
That's when masks mate with someone related to them. Deplorable. panader0 Nov 2020 #32
Changed it DBoon Nov 2020 #33
They should bottomofthehill Nov 2020 #27
I had it in August. cwydro Nov 2020 #30
Yes Meowmee Nov 2020 #31
Yes. Ms. Toad Nov 2020 #34
EVERYBODY SHOULD WEAR A MASK. kacekwl Nov 2020 #35
I got ridiculed about two days ago when I suggested Ms. Toad Nov 2020 #36
We have no idea what "immunity" to COVID means. Laelth Nov 2020 #39
Ironically, that's almost precisely the same phrase I used Ms. Toad Nov 2020 #41
Yes. Didn't you hear Fauci talk about not knowing how long the vaccine would keep a person safe? Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2020 #37
I will wear a mask birdographer Nov 2020 #38
Yes. Until the virus is no longer the risk that it is, everyone should wear masks. nt Blue_true Nov 2020 #40
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