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Have you or will you take the COVID-19 vaccine?
Debra F 49965104-Mar-21
We just received ours Friday. We became eligible Monday and I was able to sign up online Wednesday. I got online around 6 AM and was one of the first to sign up for Friday.
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  • remember, a sign of intelligence is the capability to entertain other outside ideas and facts that differ from yours. :). WHY are we learning more from the European Parliament than our own CONGRESS? Not have our national newspapers reported on this. The cover-up is always worst than the crime...The best part of being a conspiracy theorist is not having Myocarditis. It’s very hard to make an individual understand that they were fooled. Many will choose to live in denialThe FDA. If they’re doing this to us with pharmaceuticals, imagine what they’re doing to the food”There is no instance in history when censorship and secrecy have advanced either democracy or public health.”What people need to understand is just because you feel fine doesn't mean you're not injured. Many often don't feel high blood pressure or diabetes for a very long time until other things go wrong.The European Parliament recently conducted a summit meeting about the ongoing COVID problem, and invited MRNA technology developer Dr. Robert Malone to address the conference. Dr. Malone shared truths with attendees about the reality of vaccine injury as well as the lies, misinformation and gaslighting that victims of vaccine injuries have been subjected to.https://youtu.be/5SaxqM_htjwDr. Malone’s comments and the bravery of those who are actively challenging the dominant narrative on COVID.
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    • All done,,got 3 💯
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      • Yes done for now until something else comes up
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        • I have not had one yet but hope to. I phoned to book but had to call back the following Monday. Monday came and I chickened out. I am building up to get it soon I hope.
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          • Elderly lady has died from the vaccine in Australia. They claimed it wasn't due to the vaccine. She had it and then a few hours latter died. Strange. They blamed it on her lung problem.
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            • Everyone is different. A female medico in America died after vaccination. Scandinavian countries banned it until further tests are done. Wise!
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              • No I don’t want to get it, but I guess if we have no choice then I will have to
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                • Its not compulsory if you are in Australia.
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              • Absolutely I will, being in the nursing profession for one and wanting to get back to travelling
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                  • Astrazencia has been blocked. for how long? Italy won't allow it in to Australia. It might take some months to get any. That will slow things in Australia. I think Europe thinks we don't need it, because most cases of covid19 ... have died off.
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                    • I have natural immunity to some viruses, because I caught them as a kid. Even so, I'm suspicious of any vaccines.
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                      • I don't think kids are getting a shot. I think that's a bit odd! But maybe wise.
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                        • A lady in Australia, the other day had a Anaphylaxis attack. Or a bad allergy --attack. She's ok! This was due to the vaccine. Not everyone will be affected. Just like... some of us have a bad reaction to Antibiotics. We are all different!
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                          • Getting my second one tomorrow.
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                            • Can’t wait to get mine
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                              • Yes sure will have my normal flu vacs every year
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                                • Hell yeah! Not that stupid that I WON'T have it! Besides, I want to start travelling again!
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                                  • No, but I will gladly have a fluvax as I have had for about 20 years..
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                                    • Yes, I will.
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                                      • People are so funny about these issues, I remember when as kids and Polio was around and killing and leaving kids disabled, and we had to be given a drop of red stuff, then came the needle. Well no one hears of it any more, then the measles and only kids whose parents are anti vaccines, same of this virus, Even if it helps a few why not say yes, I was always on about the flu jab, this last year was the first time I was not sick from it But as the doctor said Vaccines are improved over the years so Why No?
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                                        • when i can get it i will be there i like to be save and that i can travel again its a no brainer
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                                          • As late as possible.
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                                            • If I have to, I'm with you.
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                                          • l am not interested in getting the shot. lf l die then l die, either from old age, cancer, hit and run, corvid or anything else. What will be will be.
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                                            • Yes when it is available in New Zealand
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                                              • Michelle, and you probably believe all the bullshit that trump spouted too. Every thing on responsible media is not 'fake news'
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                                                • Oh, come on. Trump gets blamed for everything. Move on!
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                                              • Yes.
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                                                • Of course
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                                                  • will consider once side effects are well known?
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                                                    • Seriously, why WOULDN'T you? If Covid19 takes out a few Anti-Vaxxer Morons, it is no great loss.
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                                                      • Nasty comment!
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                                                    • probably yes.
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                                                      • As soon as possible yes
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                                                        • Yes, as soon as I am eligible I will get it, not just to protect me, but to also protect family, friends and other people
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                                                          • Congratulations.I will wait awhile .I want to see if there are any after effects first.I am in my 80's I will wait 'til about August.I will continue with the precautions recommended tho.
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                                                            • In between surveys.
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                                                              • nah its ok. not enough research done to know long term side effects - if u dnt mind possible permanent side effects people, go ahead. i can wait
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                                                                • there can be permanent side effects with covid 19 too..damned if you do etc
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                                                              • yep
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                                                                • Of course I see no reason not too.
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                                                                  • It's a big yes from me! When my turn comes around that is.
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                                                                    • absolutely, lets try and get back to some type of normal
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                                                                      • Have to be a mug not to wouldn't you?
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                                                                        • Yep why not
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                                                                          • ok, ok.....just stop needling me, people!! I'll do it, ok!! LOL
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                                                                            • No! No! Don't!
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                                                                          • Yes for sure
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                                                                            • Hell yes, I'm an educated medical professional. I'm not stupid.
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                                                                              • I will have the vaccine as soon as I can.
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                                                                                • Yes, so that I can go travelling again. I suspect it won't be long before the government makes it mandatory anyway.
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                                                                                  • Big yes, and I’ll be on the first flight out!!
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                                                                                    • yes no but,s we will have the vaccine as soon as our number pops up
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                                                                                      • I'm in Stage 1b being in the High-risk category. This is the link to check when you can get yours; https://covidvaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility
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                                                                                        • Yes, when my turn comes.
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                                                                                          • YES
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                                                                                            • Not on your Nelly
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                                                                                              • My son was just having a regular check up via the phone and confirmed with the doctor that he and I are Category 1B and are scheduled to receive the "shot" in April and the 2nd shot in 3 months so need to fit the flu shot in between and that will see us taken care of. The COVID shots are being done at the local hospital, just need to ring to register, and the flu one we'll get at the pharmacy like last year.
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                                                                                                • The second shot is/must be within 3 to 4 weeks of the first shot. Flu vaccines cannot be taken within 4 weeks of the Covid Pfizer vaccine. Hope this helps/clarifies.
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                                                                                                • Thanks Chosen. We will be getting the AstraZeneca not the Pfizer so there is a longer time period before the 1st and 2nd shots to fit the flu shot in ... but am open to any receiving and further advice ... we'll all be feeling like pin cushions at the end of it all BUT worth it!
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                                                                                                • ChosenMaria B 89860
                                                                                                  All good. Be safe.
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                                                                                              • No I have had reactions to vaccines in the past and I also don't trust the rapid production. I am not an anti vaxxer but I don't trust this one. I fear that in the future there will be increases in cancers in filtering organs and in brain cancers. I will say I am not medically trained so I may be way off the mark with my fears totally wrong but everyone is entitled to freely think what they may.
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                                                                                                • YES YES PLEASE
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                                                                                                  • Not in NZ yet. Want to see the results and/or side effects across the world first.
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                                                                                                    • Lucky you are not an Essential Boarder worker.
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                                                                                                  • It hasn't got to coast yet
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                                                                                                    • Yes I will be having it once the people who are in front of me get theirs. They are health care workers (which my daughters' are), for those other frontline workers and the elderly have been given theirs in accordance with what we know. I do feel for those people who have a phobia about injections which is a proven fact. I consider it my duty to do this as it is the only way that life can return to normal. Sure there maybe side effects but this happens with a lot of injections. I just know, for a fact, that if I wasn't immunized and gave the virus to someone I would never forgive myself.
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                                                                                                      • I am not in the group list yet so we will see I still am thinking on it..
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                                                                                                        • Definitely as soon as possible want to start traveling again
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                                                                                                          • No i will Not. It is the flu a man made one released on purpose
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                                                                                                            • Pfffffffft. Fake news.
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                                                                                                            • It's probably abt money. They make hundreds of millions.
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                                                                                                          • Yes I will even through I could be in the at risk group due to a medical condition
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                                                                                                            • Not keen on having it (trust issue) but no doubt will be forced to do because of where I work (Aged Care). If there was a guarantee that I would not have to wear this blasted mask, I would not hesitate.
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                                                                                                              • Yes as soon as I can
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                                                                                                                • Absolutely. As soon as it is available.
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                                                                                                                  • Absolutely as I want to travel overseas
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                                                                                                                    • I’m willing to wait. Just in case of side effects
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                                                                                                                      • I'm starting to hear negative things about people like me in their mid-60'd with a multiple of underlying medical conditions being adversley affected by the vaccine...so I'm waiting to see! (I won't be being offered it until May anyway apparently!)
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                                                                                                                        • As a child care worker I was classed as an essential worker and worked all through the lockdown period last year including looking after the children of hospital staff and staff working the local quarantine allocated hotels when it was at its worst. I lasted through that, I lasted this long, I can last a bit longer without a vaccine and i honestly probably wont get it- ive never had the flu shot either, however it does concern me a bit how this might effect other people. The weird thing is though, ive had all my other shots and never had any problems getting them
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                                                                                                                          • I'm 73, and will have it for sure and I think it should be compulsory otherwise we'll never get COVID-19 under control.
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                                                                                                                            • I WILL TAKE IT AS SOON AS IT IS POSSIBLE
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                                                                                                                              • Good attitude Alan! I'm sure the uppercase letters will help ...
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                                                                                                                              • Good one Alan.
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                                                                                                                              • mary cAndy B 2142638
                                                                                                                                HAH!
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                                                                                                                            • Only eligible due to health problems but haven’t been able to get an appointment.
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                                                                                                                              • I will get mine when I am eligible.
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                                                                                                                                • I live in Australia...and unlike every other country in the world, what our Government is doing with the vaccine is obviously highly secret...the total number of people in the UK who have had the first jab stands at over 20 million ...39% of the adult population...the last thing I heard was that they had managed 25 people here...when they get their act together I'm game!!
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                                                                                                                                  • Andrew I too am an Aussie and I think you will find as we have not had a high degree of this virus in our community we are one on the list that is relegated to later due to the other countries having such high outbreaks. Also, our scientists have been testing it rigorously ensuring the best safety level. I will also be having the vaccine. Let's face it. We have had Tetanus, diphtheria, German measles, polio, flu, small pox, tb and HepC and various other vaccines over the years with no ill affects or very minor such as sore arm or a slight fever etc. and these vaccines have basically eliminated these illnesses from our society. I don't mind our government taking it slow as this time will show up any problems. They will get it together and all will be sorted and we will be vaccinated. Hopefully, this virus will be if not eliminated then controlled.
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                                                                                                                                  • 2025Linda C
                                                                                                                                    Not true! Some have had bad reactions. Believe what you want! I read more widely of what goes on . Its foolish to claim you know, when many scientists don't. It could take many months, if not years, for side affects to be present. There is also a lot of unknowns. Thalidomide, was a drug that caused major side affects on pregnant women, for nausea. The babies born limbless! Many other drugs cause side affects. Some major! Do some research.
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                                                                                                                                • I shall b the last to have the vaccine or not at all if not compulsory
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                                                                                                                                • Yes being an Asthmatic, i think it is the best thing to do for myself and everyone around me.
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                                                                                                                                  • I am ready for the shot. Just waiting from the doctor
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                                                                                                                                    • I will have it but am happy to let others go first.
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                                                                                                                                      • Yes i would have it but here in Perth we have no idea when, lack of news is disgusting!!!
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                                                                                                                                        • Go to the Health site. It is all there. It has been stated on news etc. that front line workers will receive it first, then health personal, aged care and vulnerable then over 70's and down the line. For information check out this site. It should show when and if not ring your doctors office. Also we have to await the supply of the vaccine to arrive. A large batch has been stopped today from being sent as the country feels they need it first. I think when our people begin to produce it here (if they have not begun already) things will go smoother as they will know when each batch is ready and distribute it accordingly.
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                                                                                                                                        • Graeme I am getting my information from the nursing home where my 63 year old sister lives. They are getting theirs in about 2 weeks and I had to sign a form for this. The staff will follow after that. The newsletter they sent out was that it would go to health care and front line workers first and of course those in nursing homes and then it went on down the list.
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                                                                                                                                        • After the aged care there is nothing stated as to when yet!!
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                                                                                                                                        • Linda CGRAEME W 313058
                                                                                                                                          when we either receive vaccines from overseas sources or when it is made here in Australia which is has begun to be done I think.
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                                                                                                                                      • While I dont agree with everything therese has said here is a link to the health direct gov website that says that we still have tp follow restrictions, the side effects etc... https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/covid-19-vaccination/after-you-get-the-covid-19-vaccination#side-effects
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                                                                                                                                        • Yes i will be having it done as i do not wish to get the virus.
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                                                                                                                                          • Definitely! No question about it.
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                                                                                                                                            • Yes as soon as i'm allowed.
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                                                                                                                                              • Ofcourse I will then we can all go back to a normal life like pre covid days!
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                                                                                                                                                • That is the only way to get it back to normal with our lives Annette. I do agree with what the Australian Government has said, first going to health care staff and patients and those in the front line and from then on it seems very reasonable imo. I shall have it when it is my turn. Take care!
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                                                                                                                                              • Brrriiing it on, the sooner the better. Being cooped up not allowed to travel anywhere is chewing up my retirement
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                                                                                                                                                • I'll be there
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                                                                                                                                                  • I would love to have the vaccine but my Dr is a bit dubious as I have a lot of allergies to medication. the last medication I was allergic to(pencillin-blactram) I ended up in hospital with acute renal failure. If it was my decision I would take the risk and be vaccinated.
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                                                                                                                                                    • Listen to your doctor as you are doing. Very wise barbara.
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                                                                                                                                                  • No way!! It is not a vaccine. It is mRNA gene therapy which will permanently alter your DNA.. It has been rushed and skipped animal trials. It has not been fully approved and is ONLY being used under so called "Emergency measures". No long-term side effects are known and many have had severe reactions, permanent injury and death from this vaccine world-wide. They have said it will not stop you getting covid, becoming ill with covid OR transmitting covid to others. In fact they say we will still have to social distance, wear masks and still have to quarantine at our own expense if travelling. So what is the point for a virus with a 99.97% recovery rate without a vaccine?
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                                                                                                                                                    • Where did you get this information from Therese?
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                                                                                                                                                    • It does not alter the DNA and this is false rubbish coming from anti-vaxers or people who do not think for themselves but listen to take on ill informed social media morons comments. Go to the doctor and ask him about your views, fears etc. Get the proper information from the proper sources and not from uneducated medical knowitalls. Please...
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                                                                                                                                                    • I've heard that! Hmm. Its other doctors and sçience that said it. Not ordinary people.
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                                                                                                                                                  • Yes, I love my family. My mum is 97, my wife & daughter have compromised immune systems. Although the vaccines were not properly tested before approval was given, it seems there are no immediate major side effects. Leaving 1 question for me, if it doesn't work on all the new variants is it pointless?
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                                                                                                                                                    • Yes I too feel like this but this virus appears to be mutating very fast. Look at the flu vaccine and every year there is a new variant added because of this. This happens often after being given your flu shot. Just a thought!
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                                                                                                                                                  • Yes - eventually but first would like to know a bit more on the side effects especially for people with MS.
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                                                                                                                                                      • yes/but do i take the flu injection also
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                                                                                                                                                        • Be aware they have to be taken 4 weeks apart from each other.
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                                                                                                                                                        • That is a good question.
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                                                                                                                                                        • I would have said yes to that as they are different strains I feel. I will be checking with my doctor on this so perhaps you should as well.
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                                                                                                                                                      • People are simply stupid not to take the vaccine.
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                                                                                                                                                        • No, Its experimental, Results of long term studies wont be available till around 2023. Authorities have stated they dont know if it will stop you getting it or even prevent transmission. There are still many unknowns
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                                                                                                                                                          • Yes so I can get out of this bubble, visit my children that live in other states and protect myself and others from-at least one strain of this disease that has stopped a nation from functioning in everyday life
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                                                                                                                                                                • As soon as it is available I will be getting it.
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                                                                                                                                                                  • I will definitely get it - of course to try to protect myself but I also want to help protect everyone I come in contact with. "Herd immunity" is the ideal.
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                                                                                                                                                                    • I will when I make it onto the list,(there are plenty ahead of me who need it before I do, Health workers, border control, those in the front line and their families, when offered to me yes I will have it,
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