Quoted from Daditude:I don't mean to ruffle any feathers, but i am debating getting the vaccine. For those that don't know, here is my story:
I am very conflicted on the pandemic. I have known numerous people that have had it. My 88 year-old great uncle had it and didnt even know (zero symptoms)...and a close personal friend that got it and died quickly (he was 26, in fantastic shape, and we often played disc golf). Dont be fooled...this virus is different for everyone.
I have also personally had coronavirus. It was insanely mild. I only had symptoms for about 2 days. Extremely mild symptoms. I am also in good shape (5'11 and 170 lbs, i am 40 years old), so i think that helps.
I am a front line worker, and i can get the vaccine at anytime, but i would have to wait the 90 days (since i have had it within about a month) to get vaccinated.
On one hand...i dont ever get sick. I never take a flu shot. I have already had it and it was mild. I dont feel there has been enough testing on the vaccination, and i am concerned about the longer term effects.
On the other hand...i am a front line worker with a family. I have a wife and 3 kids. I don't want any of them to get it. I know it can effect people differently. Moving forward...it is a possibilty my antigens wear off and i could get it in 6 months or so.
I am not sure if i should get it or not. I guess i need to call my buddy Pinball_Gizzard
I had Covid over a year ago now, and these are my reasons for getting the vaccine as soon as possible (Scheduled for next week!!!)
1. I never was officially confirmed, just presumed positive
2. I’ve dealt with ongoing mild symptoms, and the vaccines seem to help with that
3. From what I’ve read, reinfections, though rare, tend to be more severe
4. While there’s less effectiveness, the vaccines do seem to offer some level of protection against the new variants, and I would be susceptible for those since I had “Original Flavor” Covid
5. Being vaccinated may be a prerequisite for some leisure activities so I might as well have it done now instead of when I want to go do something.
Those are my reasons, if that helps you with your decision making.