The Covid 19 Vaccine, will you be getting it and if so, when?

[Ignatius Reilly]

I`m 68 with a health issue, we have the strongest regulatory systems for developing and approving vaccines, at one point have to have faith in our system and Dr`s, I will take the vaccine as soon as it`s available,

I'm a couple of years younger and without significant health issues, but I agree with the sentiment of trusting our system.

It may be imperfect, but it's pretty good. And I'm not crazy enough to think that I can browse through a couple of hundred pages of research results and come up with a better answer. Heck, I didn't even study Medicine.

I'll get it as soon as I can, and that's assuming that the availability will be managed such that "real seniors", healthcare workers, etc. are getting prioritized to get it earlier.

[gatsby]

I will get one but want to ensure those requiring one get a chance first

[The Rifleman]

Being sixty-five, I will get it as soon as it is available. More importantly, I am hopeful it might make it more of a possibility (at some point) of being able to see my Mom.
Certainly for every person out there too!

[SeanAvery2point0]

When there is excess supply and all young children, seniors, and those with pre-existing conditions have received it.

[Fore Warned]

I`m 68 with a health issue, we have the strongest regulatory systems for developing and approving vaccines, at one point have to have faith in our system and Dr`s, I will take the vaccine as soon as it`s available,

Same age but have cholesterol and blood pressure issues which are managed by medication. Will probably be up there on the list after front line workers and the like I am guessing. I am not an anti-vaxer....have my flu shot...but this is happening so quickly I have some trepidations.

In the end, I am assuming the risks associated with not getting the vaccine as soon as possible especially with my conditions, are greater than the risks of waiting for a period of time.

[Marty Canuck]

I wonder if there will be some info about the vaccines actual development. Now that I think about it I don't think that there is a high potential of risk getting the vaccine. Although it seems to be rushed they know how to make safe vaccines. What they need to do is prove that it actually works at preventing Covid.

[Chambokl]

The US came out last week with an order of who would get the vaccine . . .

1) Health care personnel and 1st responders

2) People with underlying conditions

3) Essential service workers at high risk, school staff, homeless shelters, prisoners and prison workers . . .

4) Young adults, children and essential service workers at increased risk

5) All others . . .

It will probably be close to the same in Canada . . .

[kimi]

Now that I think about it I don't think that there is a high potential of risk getting the vaccine. Although it seems to be rushed they know how to make safe vaccines. What they need to do is prove that it actually works at preventing Covid.

Actually, the new vaccines are a new type of vaccine, messenger RNA or mRNA - this type of vaccine is clinically unproven.

[xrox]

I'm impressed with the voting so far. Good on you guys!

Marty,

Thanks a bunch for doing this. Really nice to see the results and reasoning.

[mpare]

i’m 71. I subscribe to your comment, Tom.

I`m 68 with a health issue, we have the strongest regulatory systems for developing and approving vaccines, at one point have to have faith in our system and Dr`s, I will take the vaccine as soon as it`s available,

[jimmy3864]

When my time comes, I will get the vaccine. We need to get back to pre-COVID life. I don’t know about you but the odd time I do go shopping, I still find it odd seeing everyone wearing a mask.... the sooner we can (hoping) get rid of it, the better.

I am afraid that those who do not get the vaccine could see certain restrictions without the ability to prove vaccination. It is going to be interesting how this whole thing unfolds.

[Bellyhungry]

I posted this in the other thread... We always talk about how lucky we are living in Canada. https://www.economist.com/graphic-de...vaccine-supply

[68shark]

I'll get it as soon as available. Being 64 and basically healthy, I expect by end of 2021 maybe it will be offered. But who really knows.

[bogey5]

Qantas CEO says airlines gonna be making vaccination a pre-req to getting on board


“We are looking at changing our terms and conditions to say for international travellers, we will ask people to have a vaccination before they can get on the aircraft,” Mr Joyce told Channel 9 in Australia. “I think that’s going to be a common thing talking to my colleagues in other airlines around the globe,” he added.

[Jeffc]

Qantas CEO says airlines gonna be making vaccination a pre-req to getting on board


“We are looking at changing our terms and conditions to say for international travellers, we will ask people to have a vaccination before they can get on the aircraft,” Mr Joyce told Channel 9 in Australia. “I think that’s going to be a common thing talking to my colleagues in other airlines around the globe,” he added.

I think you are going to see more of that. I can see countries making it a requirement to enter them as well.