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Demsrule86

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22. I hope so. My husband lost his job because of Covid at the job and his new job is at risk.

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Sun Feb 28, 2021, 12:05 PM

Feb 2021

And the California variant is very worrisome.

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Why Are Elders Getting Vaccination Priority? [View all] MineralMan Feb 2021 OP

I always thought that the groups most likely to infect others should be first Klaralven Feb 2021 #1

Healthcare workers have been prioritized already. MineralMan Feb 2021 #6

The bottom line is retired folks can stay home. Those who go to work are spreading it Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #13

But many of them need assistance. LisaM Feb 2021 #33

Exceptions for those situations ...but still more spread in the workplace...and if caregivers were Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #38

It should be to end the death rate forthemiddle Feb 2021 #123

Your chances of dying are minuscule UNLESS you are black. Covid has lower black Americans life Dream Girl Feb 2021 #129

Long-haul Covid... druidity33 Feb 2021 #148

So make sure that caregivers get it! Dream Girl Feb 2021 #130

My retired 83 year old mom got her second injection 2 days ago. Dustlawyer Feb 2021 #43

Exactly. And many people my age, give or take, are dying inside soldierant Feb 2021 #163

We don't know if the vaccine stops or reduces transmission of the virus ThoughtCriminal Feb 2021 #155

Vaccines are curbing COVID: Data from Israel show drop in infections Klaralven Feb 2021 #158

This message was self-deleted by its author questionseverything Feb 2021 #165

Actually, it saves money too... Wounded Bear Feb 2021 #2

Yes, and it conserves critical resources in many ways. MineralMan Feb 2021 #4

I don't agree, nursing homes and communal living places yes...but other elderly who are retired Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #16

You are incorrect. I am 67 and live with my daughter and grandson, who both work outside the home. vsrazdem Mar 2021 #175

Those that are in your situation should get the shot...you live in with a person who goes out to Demsrule86 Mar 2021 #188

I don't agree, nursing homes and communal living places yes...but other elderly who are retired Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #18

You felt so strongly about it you had to post twice? Wounded Bear Feb 2021 #20

I wanted to say that nursing homes and all communal living places should have been first... Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #27

It's always been about healthcare resources. jaxexpat Feb 2021 #53

+1 chowder66 Feb 2021 #96

Teachers, grocery workers, truckers, and first responders DenaliDemocrat Feb 2021 #3

I disagree. MineralMan Feb 2021 #7

What protects an older person more? Bonn1997 Feb 2021 #26

I believe that's a hypothetical question. Native Feb 2021 #32

I don't really care. I do public health for a living DenaliDemocrat Feb 2021 #28

Well, maybe you should be in charge, then. MineralMan Feb 2021 #40

How do you know I'm not? DenaliDemocrat Feb 2021 #47

More than anything, I wish people would remember whose fault this really is. Hint: begins with T.... Hekate Feb 2021 #56

I have an informed opinion DenaliDemocrat Feb 2021 #58

So your solution is to essentially place us Boomers and our parents under house arrest? Hekate Feb 2021 #64

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Feb 2021 #79

EXACTLY. This OP is insulting to anyone in this field DenaliDemocrat Feb 2021 #85

Essential workers should of been vaccinated early simply to stop /slow the spread questionseverything Feb 2021 #145

Covid isolation has resulted in a lot of suicides. BlueLucy Mar 2021 #181

More gender than race. Ms. Toad Feb 2021 #108

I stated the same yesterday and apparently triggered a bunch of people who think it's just fine the Dream Girl Feb 2021 #134

Yes. You have the ability. You stay home DenaliDemocrat Feb 2021 #82

Gibberish? No. I don't write gibberish. MineralMan Feb 2021 #95

You write with an authority without any educational DenaliDemocrat Feb 2021 #115

I suggest you read my entire original post. MineralMan Feb 2021 #116

I did. I also grew up on a farm DenaliDemocrat Feb 2021 #117

More insults? MineralMan Feb 2021 #118

Post removed Post removed Feb 2021 #119

I couldn't agree more, we should never have been faced with making these choices. Rhiannon12866 Mar 2021 #177

I have a master's degree. Wednesdays Feb 2021 #86

Who has sacrificed more out of the 500k+ dead? The elderly. chowder66 Feb 2021 #121

Yes. A perfectly healthy people over 65 are being prioritized DenaliDemocrat Feb 2021 #122

You are looking at age as a SOLE criteria. What is your problem with 65+ people? chowder66 Feb 2021 #125

Because many states tossed out the second part DenaliDemocrat Feb 2021 #126

Which states? Which phases? chowder66 Feb 2021 #127

Here DenaliDemocrat Feb 2021 #128

I guess that depends on what you consider essential then. chowder66 Feb 2021 #152

A few things you aren't registering DenaliDemocrat Feb 2021 #154

I don't think you are being genuine. chowder66 Feb 2021 #157

I think you are delusional DenaliDemocrat Feb 2021 #159

What a selfish and myopic view. chowder66 Feb 2021 #160

Yeah, and the selfish and myopic people DenaliDemocrat Feb 2021 #161

I read General Discussion. I read that article. chowder66 Feb 2021 #167

not accurate Grasswire2 Feb 2021 #173

Exactly this Random Boomer Feb 2021 #104

Elderly in nursing homes and health care workers DenaliDemocrat Feb 2021 #120

No; epidemiologists have also decided "vaccinate the vulnerable" is best muriel_volestrangler Feb 2021 #92

Tony Fauci and many others who do public health for a living disagree with you. n/t pnwmom Mar 2021 #182

If it's about morbidly, prioritization should be strictly based on health co- morbidities Dream Girl Feb 2021 #132

The trouble with that is that many people over 70, with no known MineralMan Feb 2021 #133

Kind of like being black. Dream Girl Feb 2021 #135

Yes. We have a lot of data about mortality rates from COVID MineralMan Feb 2021 #137

No, exposure as well DenaliDemocrat Feb 2021 #139

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Feb 2021 #77

Some states decided 65 was elderly, others 75. MarcA Feb 2021 #106

Exactly. Some people don't have a choice. They must work to put food on the table. It shouldn't Dream Girl Feb 2021 #131

Agree 100% MineralMan CountAllVotes Feb 2021 #5

If you are over 65, you should be eligible. MineralMan Feb 2021 #8

I'm be 65 in a couple of months CountAllVotes Feb 2021 #9

I don't know what the eligibility rules are in your state. MineralMan Feb 2021 #12

You have to be over 65 CountAllVotes Feb 2021 #14

I'm not sure why, either. MineralMan Feb 2021 #36

The more people who get vaccinated - no matter who they are - Ocelot II Feb 2021 #10

Yes. We have waited for a year now. MineralMan Feb 2021 #17

Yes DENVERPOPS Feb 2021 #111

Thank you. 😷 SammyWinstonJack Feb 2021 #162

If you want to restore the economy...you need to begin immunizing folks in the large workplaces. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #11

I think that will be coming very soon. MineralMan Feb 2021 #21

I hope so. My husband lost his job because of Covid at the job and his new job is at risk. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #22

Exactly! So stupid to focus on retire folks. Dream Girl Feb 2021 #138

I have had my shots quaker bill Feb 2021 #15

I heard earlier this week that something like 25% or even one-third of the deaths have been.... George II Feb 2021 #19

In Minnesota, that has slowed down significantly. MineralMan Feb 2021 #23

I received my second shot two weeks ago randr Feb 2021 #24

I'm very happy about that. MineralMan Feb 2021 #30

We are gaining strengths at this time we never knew we needed randr Feb 2021 #35

My daughter works at a pharmacy that provides COVID vaccine injections Major Nikon Feb 2021 #25

Well, I understand people's reactions. Everyone wants the vaccine. MineralMan Feb 2021 #31

Prioritization based on science is what's essential, not just any prioritization. Native Feb 2021 #37

What evidence do you have that the current priorities MineralMan Feb 2021 #42

Uh, each state is setting their own priorities? Take a look beyond your own circumstances. Native Feb 2021 #44

I won't back up my position! AZSkiffyGeek Feb 2021 #66

Exactly! Native Feb 2021 #72

Well, my state is following the CDC guidelines. MineralMan Feb 2021 #69

Ha. I think I'll pass on calling DeSantis. Native Feb 2021 #74

You shouldn't pass. MineralMan Feb 2021 #75

It won't make any difference, and any FloriDem will tell you that. Native Feb 2021 #76

If elders get it then some of us can babysit Captain Zero Feb 2021 #29

Yes. That is another reality. MineralMan Feb 2021 #34

Mineral Man, I can't believe we're even having this discussion. Butterflylady Feb 2021 #52

Babysitters are in very high demand. Good ones have no trouble finding work. Klaralven Feb 2021 #41

What is this business in the replies re people over 65 not having to leave home? nolabear Feb 2021 #39

I think the probable response is, "OK, boomer..." MineralMan Feb 2021 #45

This is unwise. I'm teaching a course in winter trimester on aging. nolabear Feb 2021 #78

Ageism is a very difficult thing to counter. MineralMan Feb 2021 #80

There's a fear element. Fear of aging themselves, and fear of our power. nolabear Feb 2021 #84

I remember the old 60s slogan: "Don't trust anyone over 30." MineralMan Feb 2021 #87

Oh yeah. I never did understand that. nolabear Feb 2021 #94

Yes, we are tribal due to the evolutionary process. MineralMan Feb 2021 #99

I wish I knew how to change that, but I don't. nolabear Feb 2021 #103

I see it as a dilemma. Statistics say one thing, but if you are one of the exceptions to the norm, KPN Feb 2021 #46

There is no universally workable metric. MineralMan Feb 2021 #48

I may. I have registered and will be notified by the County Health Department when it's my turn. KPN Feb 2021 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Feb 2021 #49

All of those things are true. MineralMan Feb 2021 #50

How about for 72 and 73 years we have paid our dues. Worn a uniform. Became healthcare workers.... usaf-vet Feb 2021 #51

Well, as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote MineralMan Feb 2021 #81

I'm with you flotsam Feb 2021 #143

So if the 17 grocery worker dies ? questionseverything Feb 2021 #147

So what if we were the grandparents that ARE TAKING care of our grandchildren. usaf-vet Feb 2021 #149

I replied to the poster that literally said,"screw the 17 year old grocery worker" questionseverything Feb 2021 #156

Well to answer your question. In 1965 I was in basic training. After basic I was a military medic.. usaf-vet Feb 2021 #153

I agree. mzmolly Feb 2021 #54

Spam deleted by MIR Team amyric Feb 2021 #57

Welcome to DU! nt spooky3 Feb 2021 #114

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2021 #124

Welcome here. efhmc Feb 2021 #150

There isn't enough vaccine where I live twodogsbarking Feb 2021 #59

Where do you live? grantcart Feb 2021 #107

I think everyone understands that Bettie Feb 2021 #60

Reduce the death rate that way. Once it's equal to or under the flu, the war is won. gulliver Feb 2021 #61

The number of deaths in Minnesota has dropped sharply. MineralMan Feb 2021 #63

As an under 60, healthy, with kids.... Jon King Feb 2021 #62

This entire pandemic has sucked! MineralMan Feb 2021 #65

Is it that hard a regimen to follow, and the relief of vaccine in the impossibly far distance? BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #67

I'm not seeing many people without masks where I live. MineralMan Feb 2021 #71

Another story from the Reservation GusBob Feb 2021 #68

From what I'm reading, vaccination rates in the Nations MineralMan Feb 2021 #73

The IHS had fast track GusBob Feb 2021 #83

Reading this thread I am reminded of some research I had read regarding prioritization... consider_this Feb 2021 #70

I think the Virus is spread many ways not speaknow Feb 2021 #88

I'm 72, am registered with my state department of health, PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2021 #89

What state? MineralMan Feb 2021 #93

New Mexico. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2021 #98

Hmm...there may be another route. MineralMan Feb 2021 #101

Got this link here from another thread MyMission Feb 2021 #166

I did that, and the two or three pharmacies with the vaccine PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2021 #178

Keep checking and refreshing the page MyMission Mar 2021 #185

Actually, I have better things to do than refresh a computer page all day long. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2021 #187

I'll just wait to hear from the dept of health, and stop complaining. MyMission Mar 2021 #189

Same in Oregon Nululu Mar 2021 #179

Agreed seta1950 Feb 2021 #90

I'm with you, MineralMan. People age 50 and up literally, physically MADE the people who are now LaMouffette Feb 2021 #91

Here's the thing ismnotwasm Feb 2021 #97

Yup. Stressing the healthcare system is nonproductive. MineralMan Feb 2021 #102

Prioritizing seniors is also about not overwhelming hospitals with ICU admissions dlk Feb 2021 #100

Exactly. MineralMan Feb 2021 #105

True dlk Feb 2021 #110

Seniors are not by definition more vulnerable. They just tend to have more comorbidities and younger Dream Girl Feb 2021 #140

You have a valid point dlk Feb 2021 #142

In doing a massive, urgent rollout moonscape Feb 2021 #170

Also by vaccinating those most likely to be hospitalized first, the strain on the health care system RockRaven Feb 2021 #109

Try the new CDC COVID Vaccine Locator - searchable by zip and manufacturer SheltieLover Feb 2021 #112

waiting for that to update for Johnson & Johnson. nt Grasswire2 Feb 2021 #174

Is that your preferred vaccine? SheltieLover Mar 2021 #183

Because you want to be mentioned in my will, then stop complaining. alfredo Feb 2021 #113

My parents... wysi Feb 2021 #136

Have had no luck getting vaccine shots Number9Dream Feb 2021 #141

My daughter just found her husband a shot very quickly (in about one day) at CVS. efhmc Feb 2021 #151

Since there's not enough to go around Retrograde Feb 2021 #144

Persons who are at the highest risk of hospitalization are being vaccinated LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2021 #146

I'm not complaining, and it makes sense to me, but... Buckeye_Democrat Feb 2021 #164

SNL Smackdown2019 Feb 2021 #168

One of Gandhi's comments comes to mind Dreampuff Feb 2021 #169

Vaccinate all teachers - that would relieve stress on parents radius777 Feb 2021 #171

I can wait. OldBaldy1701E Feb 2021 #172

It Makes Sense colsohlibgal Mar 2021 #176

Thanks for this post. ShazzieB Mar 2021 #180

Elders black-bear Mar 2021 #184

+1 CountAllVotes Mar 2021 #186