Just Heard …

[naomi24]

… a friend in her 40s abs usually super fit is on a ventilator and seriously ill in hospital. Yes, you’ve probably guessed it. Covid - and unvaccinated. Anti-vaxxers, please think again - for your own sakes.

[mibn2cweus]

I've had three Covid vaccinations. Not to suggest I did this for any but selfish reasons but it might be worth considering the impact on an already strained health care system (and workers) when choosing whether to get vaccinated, wear a mask and social distancing. I got my third booster, first flu and pneumonia vaccinations ever on the same day. A couple of days of mild discomfort seems a small price to pay to reduce the impact of the pandemic on health care providers and those who require their services for other health issues.

[Cloverjo]

Why are there so many health and social workers who don’t want to be vaccinated?

[Zacs-Master]

Because there are fekkwhyts in every walk of life.

[mibn2cweus]

//Why are there so many health and social workers who don’t want to be vaccinated?//
Disinformation, distrust and ignorance induced fear seem to be the main contributors to vaccine hesitancy.

[melv16]

https://news-yahoo-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/news.yahoo.com/amphtml/eric-clapton-tour-opener-dropped-203145266.html?amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a6&usqp=mq331AQIKAGwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16367258455287&;csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Feric-clapton-tour-opener-dropped-203145266.html
Disinformation by this idiot, also.

[Mamyalynne]

Sorry to hear about your friend - I wish them well.

[mibn2cweus]

A tragedy that might have been averted is no less tragic. I would not want to be found standing in the shoes of those who have been blindsided yet so eager to spread disinformation.

[naomi24]

Neither would I, mibs.

Thanks mamyalynne. This has really upset me. I don’t know whether I’m angry with her, sad for her, or just feeling utterly useless. A bit of each probably. I want her to be well but there’s nothing I can do. For goodness sake people! Just get the friggin’ jab!

Hmmm…. angry with her most of all I guess.

[Musictv2019]

I'm really sorry to hear about your friend I hope that she gets better I had my covid booster on Wednesday this week.

[melv16]

Went into my local DIY shop and found out he was an anti vaxxer.
Rather than trying to reason with an idiot I reeled out... Polio, TB, small pox, diphtheria, whooping cough, etc. And left it at that. I don't know if it had an effect on him, as it's very difficult to reason with a cretin.

[Khandro]

I had two, then a stroke, luckily with no serious consequences (I still hope).
Wild horses wouldn't drag me to have a third.

I'm sure your friend will pull through naomi & then she will have immunity.

[naomi24]

I wish I could be sure, khandro - and having it once is no guarantee of future immunity. The thing is she needn’t be in this situation. She’s brought this upon herself - the result of her own stupidity - and usually such a clever girl too! Grrr …

[Bobbisox1]

Sorry to hear about your so young friend Naomi , I pray she gets through it x

[Lie-in King]

I'm sorry to read your news, Naomi - my very best wishes to your friend.

[Khandro]

n. She'll be OK & she'll have more antibodies then than the vaccinated;

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01442-9

and mibn. The idea is that the NHS, costing 150 billion p,a. of taxpayers money, is there for you, not you for it.

[anneasquith]

Did your friend ever give you a reason for not being vaccinated ?

[mibn2cweus]

Can't say that I wouldn't be angry too. Mostly angry at my own inability to provide a convincing, compelling and persuasive case for getting vaccinated. I feel similarly about my inability to present a convincing, compelling and persuasive case against any faith based belief. I'm aware of the difficulty of letting go especially while seeing the suffering this causes for so many, not least of all one's dearest friends. But I try nevertheless to apply the following standard when dealing with my own anger. I ask myself if this anger is productive and if not perhaps it is better to relinquish my anger in the hopes of pursuing a more productive course.
It is not my intention to instruct anyone on how to live their life or deal with their own emotions. I would hesitate to present my own life as a sterling example. My only thought is that the above might be worth considering.

[New Judge]

//...I wish them well.//

I thought there was only one.

[burlyshirley]

So sorry to hear about your friend naomi x

[david small]

I’m sorry for you helpless destress Naomi24. One of my sons and one sister also refused the vacation. One other sister had a bad reaction to the Astra jab and will not have the booster. They are now quite defensive if questioned. I’m having the booster next week. It also looks like a further booster is on the cards.