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In reply to the discussion: The Fury of the Vaccinated [View all]wnylib
(22,118 posts)In the past two days I have talked with a few people who are not vaccinated. They are reasonably intelligent in general, but did not clearly understand the difference between RNA and DNA and how messenger RNA works, so they were easily misled into believing that the mRNA vaccines can mess with a person's DNA. Others didn't trust that the vaccines were safe because they were rushed through and have not yet received full FDA approval. They are afraid of both the vaccine and covid so they continue wearing masks, but refusing the vaccine. The J&J vaccine uses an adenovirus so they fear they could actually get covid or another viral disease from that vaccine. They have also heard about the blood clots from J&J.
They are not opposed to vaccines in general. But once fear and doubt are established, they are hsrd to overcome.
I was fearful at first when I heard about the anaphylactic reactions to the mRNA vaccines. I have a LOT of allergies and have experienced anaphylaxis from medicines. But when I learned that there was a 15 minute waiting period after the shots and that epi pens were on hand at tge sites, I decided it was worth the risk. I did get a mild allergic reaction to the second Moderna shot hours after being vaccinated, but it was only a skin rash near the injection site that cleared up on its own. I now wonder, though, if I should get a booster if they are recommended. Severe allergic reactions can develop after an initial mild one.