Should you get the new Covid vaccine? Obviously a more difficult decision than the flu shot. I guess it starts with your age, your general health condition, and your trust of government on such matters.
Personally I have never had a flu vaccine. I did get the flu last January (not Covid, tested positive for influenza B, no lost taste or smell, few classical symptoms), and feel the flu shot is largely ineffective and can be highly dangerous. People die from flu shots, and people die from the flu, so it must be a personal choice.
My age is 56, and I am in good health, with good health intuition. I also don’t trust the government at all. Will I live to regret not getting the shot? I’m not sure. But we all get to decide, for now. It is important to realize three things:
- The vaccine is very new, and was rushed to market
- There will be side effects; here is what the CDC says
- The shot has unknown length of immunity
- Vaccines are not designed to prevent CV; but merely to reduce severity
It is great that people are getting the shot. People will be able to leave the house with peace of mind, and it may indeed save lives. It will certainly help open up the economy, at long last. If you need information, here is a well done site to help you decide which one to get, if any. It happens to be from Texas, where the Feds have less say.
They say we will still need to be wearing masks forever, and to social distance, forever, and we will always be scared of the next big thing, whether it come from a wet market, laboratory, or lax immigration and travel policies. That is a bummer!
Certainly, if you are in healthcare, or older, or immune-compromised, and the vaccine is available free, it is hard to resist. Hurray for Operation Warp Speed!
Please stay safe, and let 2021 be the year you double down on healthy diet and lifestyle choices. If you need support, I am here! Email me at david@davidsorganic.com