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In reply to the discussion: Rev. Jesse Jackson said today his wife was not vaccinated because of a preexisting condition [View all]JoanofArgh
(14,971 posts)31. I know one of my co-workers wants to get vaccinated but has been holding off on his
doctor's orders. He's been having trouble getting his diabetes under control and his doctor told him to hold off until he had it stabilized because he was afraid the vaccine would effect it. She's probably unvaccinated on doctors orders.
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StarfishSaver
Aug 2021
OP
Me too. I hear people using preexisting medical conditions as a reason to not wear a mask...
Drunken Irishman
Aug 2021
#14
Since you don't know what her particular condition is and what risks a vaccine may pose to her
StarfishSaver
Aug 2021
#11
Did the CDC say people with *any* preexisting conditions should get the vaccine?
LanternWaste
Aug 2021
#13
Lymph nodes mimicking cancers is something to be aware of, but not a contraindication.
Ms. Toad
Aug 2021
#28
I said absolutely nothing about Jacqueline Jackson, in this thread or any other.
Ms. Toad
Aug 2021
#41
It really has more to do with the treatments. For example some oncologists don't want their cancer
mucifer
Aug 2021
#22
This is also a good reason for people to stop celebrating deaths from this awful disease.
Treefrog
Aug 2021
#15
When you write: "And maybe stop saying" and immediately follow it with a direct quote
StarfishSaver
Aug 2021
#44
Lack of responses to your post is not an indication that "no one had any trouble understanding"
StarfishSaver
Aug 2021
#46
I know one of my co-workers wants to get vaccinated but has been holding off on his
JoanofArgh
Aug 2021
#31
You're expecting Rev. Jackson to do "stronger" vaccine shoutouts from the hospital?
StarfishSaver
Aug 2021
#48