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Tommymac

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7. I'll refuse this one if offered.

Reply to nitpicker (Original post)

Wed Feb 24, 2021, 09:43 PM

Feb 2021

Just a lot of studies out there that are saying it is way less effective against the new strains. 10% efficacy for the South African strain, if I remember correctly.

I'll wear a mask and continue to shelter at home until I can get one of the 2 dose versions.

Sorry all, personal choice. Not an anti-vaxxer by any means.

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White House to ship 3 million to 4 million doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine to states [View all] nitpicker Feb 2021 OP

Have manufacturers been holding back? Throck Feb 2021 #1

That is the new vaccine genxlib Feb 2021 #3

Waiting for FDA approval IronLionZion Feb 2021 #4

Grown ups are back. Botany Feb 2021 #2

Get your jab ASAP. riversedge Feb 2021 #5

While good news. Calista241 Feb 2021 #6

Epidemiologists say to get whatever vaccine you can when its your turn and J.J. prevents severe liskddksil Feb 2021 #10

I'll refuse this one if offered. Tommymac Feb 2021 #7

Legit concerns NEOBuckeye Feb 2021 #8

I'm not a scientist. But I think it may be a waste of funds if it is not up to par. Tommymac Feb 2021 #9

Astra-Zeneca is 10% effective against the South African variant. speak easy Feb 2021 #13

Epidemiologists say to get whatever vaccine you can when its your turn. J.J liskddksil Feb 2021 #11

I hear you but I am not going to take that one. Tommymac Feb 2021 #12