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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]Lucky Luciano
(11,256 posts)47. I hope they recover of course.
I dont see anywhere in the article indicating a strong urge from them to get vaccinated if medically able. That would clear things up. Otherwise, not calling them out would be hypocritical if we can blast the tr&*p trash for not getting vaccinated and then getting sick. We should be consistent.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson said today his wife was not vaccinated because of a preexisting condition [View all]
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