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In reply to the discussion: So I have a moral dilemma. Advice welcomed . [View all]Ocelot II
(115,683 posts)23. Do it. The more people who get it ASAP the better off we all are.
If you qualify medically, it doesn't matter that you don't look overweight or that your hypertension is controlled. If your BMI is 30 or more you are technically obese and you qualify. Get the vaccine for your own sake, your wife's, that of the medical people who would have to take care of you if you got sick, and the people you might spread it to. Do it!
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No, she's not. Skinny Minnie and will live till 100. Not yet 65 the minimum age.
GulfCoast66
Mar 2021
#51
You aren't sure you want to get the vaccine? or not sure you want to get it now?
hlthe2b
Mar 2021
#7
Oh no. I'm really want to be vaccinated. But so many people over 65 still have not.
GulfCoast66
Mar 2021
#41
Get an appointment late in the day, take your wife...maybe they have some extra doses...
CincyDem
Mar 2021
#14
I say get the vaccine. More supply is on the way. I do not feel you will be depriving anyone else
c-rational
Mar 2021
#17
Get it for sure. I lost weight and got off the BP meds. I was about in your range with medication,
brewens
Mar 2021
#18
Every person that is vaccinated gets us a step closer to herd immunity
questionseverything
Mar 2021
#21
Ok. So my initial thoughts are confirmed on DU. I'll start the nightmare process
GulfCoast66
Mar 2021
#45