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Mariana

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31. That would make sense, but as we saw during Covid spikes, that isn't what happens.

Fri Nov 29, 2024, 09:38 AM

Nov 29

I'll never forget that during the Delta wave, my then 79 year old mother needed a fairly simple outpatient surgery to resolve severe and debilitating nerve pain - and she couldn't get it for months because the hospitals in central Florida were jammed with unvaccinated Covid patients. She needed a ventilator during the surgery, you see, and they were all being used. Her surgeon was absolutely furious. She had to take so many painkillers that she went through withdrawals when she stopped. When she finally got the surgery, the pain was gone. Poof. Just like that.

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Americans are not getting seasonal vaccines ahead of the holidays [View all] littlemissmartypants Nov 29 OP

When Dr. Brain Worm destroys CousinIT Nov 29 #1

f**k them for their stupidity. I am convinced there is only one way for some people to learn, and that is the hard way. JohnSJ Nov 29 #2

At least 35 to 40 percent of the voting population ... littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #10

Seems more like 60 percent of the population. jimfields33 Nov 29 #24

Agreed Rebl2 Nov 29 #38

Sucks to be them. RandySF Nov 29 #3

Some Americans do things that are contrary to their best interests True Dough Nov 29 #4

You make it sound so delightful True, vaccine season... littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #7

Isn't that the truth Rebl2 Nov 29 #39

I did my part Demovictory9 Nov 29 #5

I would have thought... DET Nov 29 #6

Maybe if one's not vaccinated... littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #12

Thanks DET Nov 29 #16

This stupid shit terrifies me, especially with the prospect of RFK coming in. Karasu Nov 29 #8

These are excellent points!! ... littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #18

We got ours RainCaster Nov 29 #9

❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #19

Plague rat nation Old Crank Nov 29 #11

I really appreciate... littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #14

Both my husband and I got our RSV, flu and covid vaccines this fall. SunSeeker Nov 29 #13

Thank you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #21

Who should get the vaccines ? JI7 Nov 29 #15

Is this a serious question? agalisgv Nov 29 #25

Everyone who is not allergic to the vaccine should get it. Aristus Nov 29 #45

I've had doses of the flu, pneumonia, and coronavirus vaccines this fall. TexasTowelie Nov 29 #17

Hi!! 👋 I got the shingles shots for free at the health department in my county. littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #20

Republicans who obtain neither vaccinations nor health insurance they can easily afford DFW Nov 29 #22

That would make sense, but as we saw during Covid spikes, that isn't what happens. Mariana Nov 29 #31

I waited too long Puppyjive Nov 29 #23

I'm so sorry to hear that. alcuno Nov 29 #33

Thank you for the kind words Puppyjive Nov 29 #36

Yep, COVID does a number on your lungs NickB79 Nov 29 #42

I guess some people gotta FAFO. raccoon Nov 29 #26

Womp womp...more preventable deaths because of mango Mussolini JT45242 Nov 29 #27

Here we go again. Stupid people Emile Nov 29 #28

We got our vaccines a few weeks ago PJMcK Nov 29 #29

I did... 2naSalit Nov 29 #30

"unenthusiastic embrace of vaccines" milestogo Nov 29 #32

I will get mine regardless. I trust Science. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 29 #34

With you here. BUT bluestarone Nov 29 #35

My children received the vaccines as directed. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 29 #37

I'm getting my COVID booster today NickB79 Nov 29 #40

RFK Jr will do some serious damage to an already worrisome climate Passages Nov 29 #41

I got COVID and RSV vaccinations - Ms. Toad Nov 29 #43

We do know apprx. 50% of the population is dumb and dumber. republianmushroom Nov 29 #44

This American Already Has. MineralMan Nov 29 #46

I got the latest covid booster and the seasonal flu shot. City Lights Nov 29 #47