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smirkymonkey

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68. Small price to pay.

Fri Mar 12, 2021, 12:16 PM

Mar 2021

I am not eligible yet in my state (MA), but when I am, I will certainly be getting it.

I realize there may be a tiny bit of pain and some side effects, which are nothing more than your body's immune response to fighting off what it percieves to be the virus. However, they are preferable by far than coming down with the actual virus. It's worth it.

Thanks for relating your experience, Arkansas Granny! Very helpful!

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Convince Me To Get The Vaccine [View all] usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 OP

"I know I am at high risk if I get it" Croney Mar 2021 #1

if they catch COVID nt Celerity Mar 2021 #4

Yes I assumed that. I thought knowing her high-risk factors would help others explain Croney Mar 2021 #8

OP is at high risk if she does not get the vaccine. lagomorph777 Mar 2021 #49

Yes, at high risk if I get it. usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #95

I know people who have anaphylaxis and went with to their appts w their epi pens. No big deal. FlyingPiggy Mar 2021 #122

The research for the vaccines murielm99 Mar 2021 #2

I sincerely appreciate the advice about looking away. usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #96

To Add In... ProfessorGAC Mar 2021 #125

Thank you. usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #130

Dr. Fauci gave a long explanation on the development of the vaccine Rorey Mar 2021 #3

You know, it always seems easier... usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #97

I didn't even feel the needle go in Rorey Mar 2021 #101

I had the Moderna and didn't feel it either. phylny Mar 2021 #111

Since none of them are 100% effective.... usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #131

Thank you. usedtobedemgurl Apr 2021 #137

Maybe this will help: femmedem Mar 2021 #5

This is the kind of thing I needed to hear... usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #99

I'm so, so glad that my words resonated with you. femmedem Mar 2021 #126

People Have Been Overly Nice... usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #132

Funny thing, I just wrote about my rape to explain why Cuomo's accusers femmedem Mar 2021 #133

I am sorry for what you went (and no doubt continue) to go through usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #135

Your words not only resonated... usedtobedemgurl Apr 2021 #138

I'm so glad to hear it! And thank you for letting me know. femmedem Apr 2021 #139

No problem. They DID go through the trials that other drugs have FBaggins Mar 2021 #6

All the vaccines have FDA emergency use approval. That means the FDA's 50 Shades Of Blue Mar 2021 #7

Thank you. usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #100

You're welcome! 50 Shades Of Blue Mar 2021 #105

You won't die or go into a hospital if you do catch it Lochloosa Mar 2021 #9

That's about it in a nut shell bottomofthehill Mar 2021 #36

THIS !!!! ☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾, The data shoes long term negative of covid-19 but none for vaccines world wide uponit7771 Mar 2021 #77

It will keep you out of the hospital if you get exposed to Covid-19 Blues Heron Mar 2021 #10

The Pfizer and Moderna types of vaccines have been tested for years -- just not for this pnwmom Mar 2021 #11

Great idea! Habibi Mar 2021 #134

Nope I won't just know if you get sick you'll see more needles than you ever have Fullduplexxx Mar 2021 #12

This. WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2021 #31

+1 dalton99a Mar 2021 #39

I have a phobia about dying alone with a ventilator shoved down my throat The Blue Flower Mar 2021 #13

J&J is a good choice for needle phobic. Only one shot. LisaL Mar 2021 #15

It's not my job. LisaL Mar 2021 #14

Well said. It's absurd anyone needs to be convinced. maxsolomon Mar 2021 #94

Don't look when you get a shot and it won't hurt. we can do it Mar 2021 #16

My brother had a double lung transplant arlyellowdog Mar 2021 #17

I've had both shots. Here's how it went. Arkansas Granny Mar 2021 #18

Small price to pay. smirkymonkey Mar 2021 #68

I hope you get yours soon. Arkansas Granny Mar 2021 #72

risk analysis, made compicated by anxiety... Locrian Mar 2021 #19

Nope, you are an adult? You have to make your own decisions, "fear of needles" is not a reason Shanti Shanti Shanti Mar 2021 #20

If you care for your family snowybirdie Mar 2021 #21

In December you posted here that you have a positive cancer diagnosis. yardwork Mar 2021 #22

Thank you..... usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #108

I'm glad to hear that. yardwork Mar 2021 #123

I am also needle phobic and will be happy to get the vaccine GreenEyedLefty Mar 2021 #23

I don't think people understand the fear of needles hamsterjill Mar 2021 #24

So agree. Those who don't have needle phobia moonscape Mar 2021 #42

Thank you for your post. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #50

There will be enough options soon that hopefully you moonscape Mar 2021 #78

Thanks. That's my hope, as well. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #83

Or any phobia for that matter kcr Mar 2021 #53

I understand the fear of needles. MineralMan Mar 2021 #64

I'm with you on this fear of needles. StarryNite Mar 2021 #75

Thank you. usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #110

It's not a rational phobia relative to catching covid-19 you'll get more needles than you ever want uponit7771 Mar 2021 #80

That has nothing to do with it. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #82

Hmmmm , then the alternative is waiting the virus out for a couple more years with proven NPI uponit7771 Mar 2021 #85

No, the OP is asking for help. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #87

Help for what? my understanding there's no rational behind the fear how can they be rational answer? uponit7771 Mar 2021 #88

I give up. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #89

I was dreading it and it ended up being dread for nothing. My problem was my experience with a Vinca Mar 2021 #25

Over at NIH or your local children's hopsital, there are little kids with terrible conditions that FSogol Mar 2021 #26

That convinced me, I don't want to end up in the hospital or dead. Rhiannon12866 Mar 2021 #27

..whats the alternative? samnsara Mar 2021 #28

Stop moaning edhopper Mar 2021 #29

...also..I HATE shots!!!! But this one is so quick. Hubby is a Pharmacist and I asked him why this.. samnsara Mar 2021 #30

It was quick and relatively painless... usedtobedemgurl Apr 2021 #136

No. aocommunalpunch Mar 2021 #32

Why post such a comment? hamsterjill Mar 2021 #37

OP is pretty childish. LisaL Mar 2021 #43

So, a legitimate fear is just childish? hamsterjill Mar 2021 #47

Well, discussion board isn't supposed to serve as a mental health professional. LisaL Mar 2021 #55

No, it's not. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #57

I think a lot of these comments amount to virtue signalling, personally. Crunchy Frog Mar 2021 #129

If you are so short on time, why take the time to reply at all? femmedem Mar 2021 #40

+1 hamsterjill Mar 2021 #46

Your boyfriend was lying frazzled Mar 2021 #33

Please show me where a micro needle is being used. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #56

They are using a very, very small gauge needle with the vaccine. MineralMan Mar 2021 #66

Understood. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #74

People use the words they have. MineralMan Mar 2021 #76

I was merely wondering if the poster knew something I didn't. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #79

That was his experience... usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #113

First thing you need to do is get access to the internet. Kaleva Mar 2021 #34

I'm also needle phobic and took a list of the drugs I have sinkingfeeling Mar 2021 #35

As a needle-phobe, what you said made my day. StarryNite Mar 2021 #81

Thank you. That is good to hear. usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #116

I got Moderna. My son says both are using very thin needles due to sinkingfeeling Mar 2021 #121

Put up with two needle pricks, or risk an agonizing death from a world-wide plague. Paladin Mar 2021 #38

do a google search on long term effects of vaccines sciencescience Mar 2021 #41

I didn't feel either injection at all mcar Mar 2021 #44

Why don't you call your doctor and ask Mariana Mar 2021 #45

The vaccine is safe and effective. Here's how we know: Aristus Mar 2021 #48

Yup, a safe vaccine versus a SARS virus. roamer65 Mar 2021 #63

One of my sister-in-laws died from Covid, and... Buckeye_Democrat Mar 2021 #51

How about a trip to the ICU and being on a ventilator? roamer65 Mar 2021 #52

Well, you either get the vaccine and get on with your life, MineralMan Mar 2021 #54

Speak with your doctor. He or she will help you address questions and Politicub Mar 2021 #58

how about this list of vaccines that I have received over the years... demigoddess Mar 2021 #59

You could try talking to nurses and doctors who've PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2021 #60

I'm the world's biggest sissy when it comes to getting shots and I didn't even feel it. CTyankee Mar 2021 #61

Saying goodbye Corgigal Mar 2021 #62

The needle outside diameter is from 0.718 mm to 0.515 mm (22 to 25 gauge) (0.028 to 0.020 inches) Klaralven Mar 2021 #65

I can speak to the needle phobia peggysue2 Mar 2021 #67

I didn't feel she shot. Patterson Mar 2021 #69

I just had an oral surgeon stick a few massive needles of novocaine inside my MOUTH. smirkymonkey Mar 2021 #70

RN here ismnotwasm Mar 2021 #71

Syncope hamsterjill Mar 2021 #84

You mean waiting in line? Or when your sitting for a shot? ismnotwasm Mar 2021 #106

I wish you could give me my shot. StarryNite Mar 2021 #92

Naw, Seattle. ismnotwasm Mar 2021 #107

When I got my Covid vaccination it did not hurt at all csziggy Mar 2021 #73

I'd be embarrassed to post this even on an anonymous message board BannonsLiver Mar 2021 #86

All the cool kids are getting vaccinated Generic Brad Mar 2021 #90

This is super simple.... Happy Hoosier Mar 2021 #91

Listen to what President Biden said yesterday GusBob Mar 2021 #93

How do you feel about bluecollar2 Mar 2021 #98

Do not get it, let a person who trusts science gets it! Nt USALiberal Mar 2021 #102

So, your giving blood is just a 'no go', too? 634-5789 Mar 2021 #103

No, I have given blood in the past... usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #114

I gotcha ya. 634-5789 Mar 2021 #127

This message was self-deleted by its author usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #115

Employers for those who have them will help. A lot of them are planning to Hortensis Mar 2021 #104

100% effective of preventing death Dorian Gray Mar 2021 #109

Thank you to everyone. usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #112

Good to hear! I'm almost 40, active job involving a lot of walking and Eid Ma Clack Shaw Mar 2021 #118

Read up on long haul Covid meadowlander Mar 2021 #117

Listen to what other people are saying about the trials Withywindle Mar 2021 #119

Serious question, have you made a will ? When society opens up OnDoutside Mar 2021 #120

my needles were tiny and didn't hurt much at all. Buck up butter cup, do it for me Hamlette Mar 2021 #124

I think it's important that you feel confident in your choice ecstatic Mar 2021 #128