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Ms. Toad

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22. So you would insist that those forced to risk their lives on a daily basis

Thu Dec 31, 2020, 01:24 PM

Dec 2020

to care for the rest of us also accept what is, realistically, an additional risk?

BTW, this is not thoeretical for me. On 12/3 I was diagnosed with a soft tissue sarcoma (a rare, aggressive cancer), and have had 3 surgeries (and several mandatory medical visits) since then, with many more in my near future. I trust my care providers to take proper precautions to protect themselves and me. I hope they choose to be vaccinated early. But there are enough legitimate concerns, and unknowns, that I am not willing to make that decision for them.

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Some healthcare workers refuse to take COVID-19 vaccine, even with priority access [View all] FelineOverlord Dec 2020 OP

Then they should be relieved of duty SoCalNative Dec 2020 #1

I feel that the vaccine should be a mandatory part of job requirements. yardwork Dec 2020 #2

The vaccine is under emergency authorization. LisaL Dec 2020 #6

You Beat Me RobinA Dec 2020 #24

They should be suspended from their jobs Progressive dog Dec 2020 #3

The shortage / burn out of medical professionals makes this not doable Merlot Dec 2020 #11

You are right, Progressive dog Dec 2020 #14

Fire them! Nt USALiberal Dec 2020 #4

What is their reasoning, I wonder? Ohiogal Dec 2020 #5

How about - Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #13

I understand. Ohiogal Dec 2020 #15

Still doesn't make you can make a vaccine mandatory. LisaL Dec 2020 #18

No, and I get that it can't be. Ohiogal Dec 2020 #20

Since it is an emergency, is exactly why it should be mandatory MichMan Dec 2020 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author LeftInTX Dec 2020 #48

So you would insist that those forced to risk their lives on a daily basis Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #22

Where did I say that I would insist anyone take it? Ohiogal Dec 2020 #28

You suggested their reasoning was delusional - Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #33

Everythig is a risk - getting covid vs getting a side/long term effect Merlot Dec 2020 #16

Correct - and not everyone weighing two risks will make identical decisions. Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #23

Oh, Holy H$ll RobinA Dec 2020 #25

I'll almost certainly get it, too - Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author RobinA Dec 2020 #29

Well, there is one DUer who has been posting a lot about this from the view of African-Americans. cwydro Dec 2020 #36

Then they should lose their jobs. Initech Dec 2020 #7

I'm getting mine this Saturday! Cbus Girl Dec 2020 #8

Covid vaccine is under emergency authorization from FDA. Thus it can not be required. LisaL Dec 2020 #9

Welcome to DU! Delphinus Dec 2020 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author Cbus Girl Dec 2020 #10

Put them in the highest risk jobs jmbar2 Dec 2020 #12

I work in health care AnyFunctioningAdult Dec 2020 #17

More vaccine left for those without priority access. LisaL Dec 2020 #19

Unfortunately those of us nurse's who want it can't get it because Gov FloridaBlues Dec 2020 #21

"Roughly 20 - 40 percent"... BlueIdaho Dec 2020 #26

That's a HUGE Variance LovingA2andMI Dec 2020 #37

It does sounds like clickbait LeftInTX Dec 2020 #49

Get mine on the 5th. ismnotwasm Dec 2020 #27

I know someone who won't get the vaccine because they use stem cells to create it. world wide wally Dec 2020 #32

That someone is uninformed. LisaL Dec 2020 #35

Thanks for that info. world wide wally Dec 2020 #38

Right now, the vaccine isn't mandatory, but at some point DeminPennswoods Dec 2020 #34

And that won't solve the problem.... LovingA2andMI Dec 2020 #39

I got my vaccine. But, vaccines don't stop the spread. You still wear all your PPE and mucifer Dec 2020 #40

Not Exactly ProfessorGAC Dec 2020 #41

Thanks. Got a question for you Professor: mucifer Dec 2020 #43

Above My Pay Grade ProfessorGAC Dec 2020 #45

Thanks just asking your opinion. I got weeks to think about it and talk with MDs on our team mucifer Dec 2020 #46

Only 25% in my job were vaccinated. xmas74 Dec 2020 #44

I don't blame anyone for refusing to take a vaccine that has not been fully tested. marie999 Dec 2020 #47