Hoosierdood
Grandmaster
I'm asking the question of those who do not take it: do you intend to avoid Covid? because Covid has a far higher side effect rate than the vaccine. And Covid kills 1 in 200 people it infects. (more frequent if you are over 50, less frequent if you are under 50)
So I'm legitimately wondering if those individuals that won't take the vaccine are taking steps to avoid Covid.
The risk discussion would change if other side effects are found. The vaccine has been given to tens of thousands. There might be some more rare effects, when we get to millions.
By the way it's not "experimental". It went through all of the normal vaccine trials. It's "emergency use authorization" is until it's been around for 3 years, the way I understand it.
I would agree with waiting if Covid would agree to sit on the sidelines for a couple of years.
1. I may get Covid.
2. There is a chance that it may kill me.
3. I refuse to live my life in fear due to Covid.
I would prefer not to change anything. But I have to wear a mask because my employer says I have to, and our Governor has ordered all businesses to require masks. If it weren't for that, I wouldn't wear a mask. Before restaurants were shut down, I had zero concerns about going out to eat with my wife and kids. If I had a choice, I would go back to the way we were living a year ago.
Every day that I wake up, there is a chance that "something" may injure or kill me. If it is my time, then I'm ready to go. Living life in fear isn't living at all. It is merely existing/surviving. That's just not good enough for me.
So to answer your question... No, I don't intend to avoid Covid. I plan on living my life and playing the cards that I'm dealt.