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Biden administration to urge Americans get new COVID-19 boosters
(www.reuters.com)
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With the uptick of infections in the UK and other areas, I knew this recommendation was coming. And since it’s not “free” anymore big pharma is going to take in the money on this cash cow.
I can’t take the vaccine, unless I wanna die, so please don’t think I’m an anti-vaxxer.
TBF I’ve had Covid twice, it wasn’t fun, but it only lasted in me for like 3-4 days. I’m one of the lucky ones that didn’t end up in the hospital. Doctor told me to take vitamin c and zinc which I think helped reduce the infection time.
What's the actual reason you can't get the mRNA vaccine? Are you allergic to a certain chemical in them?
The risk for heart attack due to one of the chemicals in them. I have had 2 heart attacks in 2021, one I actually died on the table for 2 minutes, twice. my cardiologist said if I took the mRNA vaccine it would kill me. So here I am. I have no problem with people taking the vaccine or not, their body their choice. But, IMHO, if they really put the time into it, they could program the vaccines to literally kill the virus instead of just making the symptoms lighter. WE have the tech, the problem is big pharma knows if they actually did the right thing they would lose money.
Ain't capitalism great? Don't make a cure, just make a band-aide so you can make more money.
Why not just get one of the non-mRNA covid vaccines?
At this point I figure why bother? Covid isn’t going to go away. It’s a part of life now. Also like I said I’ve had it twice and it wasn’t debilitating to me. To me, I feel like it isn’t worth the cost to my insurance provider.
This is strictly my call. Besides it’s not like it’s going away just because I take the vaccine. Not to mention the possibility they accidentally administer the wrong one. Not saying this will happen, but nobody is infallible.
Covid not going away is a reason to get the booster, not avoid it.
But in your specific case, with your previous reactions, definitely do what makes sense for you.
You’re right. Everyone that is vaccinated should take the booster and those without underlying health issues, that could make it dangerous to take the vaccine, should be vaccinated. Not only for themselves, but for their loved ones and those they are around on a daily basis.