Do we really need the vaccine ?
@Prabhatsingh (3537)
India
May 1, 2021 6:28am CST
Hey all
So today I have been trying to schedule my appointment for the vaccine from morning and I couldn't find any slots available for this month at all.
That got me thinking IS IT REALLY REQUIRED TO GET VACCINATED?
What do you guys think?
By the way, I couldn't find any slots for this month, will have to wait for next month's slots to open. 
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33 responses
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
1 May 21
@Prabhatsingh The US reached 33% of its population fully vaccinated, and 50% with at least one dose. Our rate of infections is going down!!!!
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
1 May 21
@DocAndersen
We are not able to catch the infection right now, forget about bringing it down.
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@slianty (399)
• Indonesia
1 May 21
@Prabhatsingh I haven't had a turn and I don't know when. Now we can only follow the health protocol and hope to get a vaccine as soon as possible. Stay safe.
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
1 May 21
I am not against it.
But long ques, no vaccination date.
Cant, we go on like this?
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
1 May 21
Yes. It can help you a lot from this deadly virus. I hope you`ll get a slot soon 
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
1 May 21
@Prabhatsingh It`s ok to wait. You still have to be safe even if you got vaccinated because you can still get the virus. Although, the symptoms will not be as hard as the one who didn`t get the vaccine. I just really hope and pray that the pills that they are working on to cure this virus will be effective and will help a lot of people
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
1 May 21
At least not for a month now.
Looks like I will be spending more time here on myLot this month than I should have getting vaccinated.
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@mildredtabitha (16147)
• Nairobi, Kenya
3 May 21
No you don't my friend. Don't rush to take it
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@mildredtabitha (16147)
• Nairobi, Kenya
4 May 21
@Prabhatsingh I'm glad they postponed it for you
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
3 May 21
I cant also.
the country is not ready to give me at least before months have passed. 
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
4 May 21
@mildredtabitha
It's not that they postponed just for me, a huge chunk of people are not gonna get the vaccines this next few months.
@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
1 May 21
It's just the first day of the month and the slots are already booked for the whole month.
One has to wait for at least a month to try again.
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
2 May 21
That I know.
The real question is. Do I want to get the vaccine?
@vandana7 (100603)
• India
3 May 21
I think yes. The reason is simple. It brings down the probability of being infected. Secondly, it also brings down the probability of severe infection. Note I did not say once vaccinated you can move around freely. Until the country records zero cases that will not happen. It also means we may have to repeat the drama six months down the lane.
As an educated person, I believe it is my duty to sort of not become a host to this terrorist virus.
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@vandana7 (100603)
• India
3 May 21
@Prabhatsingh The mismanaging government..sigh. When they should have been planning vaccines allowing industries to collaborate for Sputnik and Moderna, they spent the time and resources on Kumbh Mela organization, and election campaigns. Only those who have work experience should be elected. Not folks like Modi and Shah.
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
3 May 21
I agree but our management(govt) is not ready to give us the vaccine by end of this year.
No vaccines are available for 18+ groups.
What is one supposed to do then?
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
3 May 21
@vandana7
I agree.
The law should be passed to become or participate in elections you need to be a graduate least.
then only we can think about the growth of the country.
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
2 May 21
And not all hospitals are offering it to 18+ and still, there are shortages.
Also, the available opportunity is not available this month.
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@msdivkar (23359)
• India
3 May 21
@Prabhatsingh Yes you are only some top notch private hospitals like Apollo are offering the vaccine. Shortage of vaccine is bound to be there.
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
3 May 21
@msdivkar
Exactly. what can one do in this scenario?
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@LadyDuck (472060)
• Switzerland
7 May 21
@Prabhatsingh I know how hard it is in your country to get the vaccine. If you cannot be vaccinated, keep your mask on all the time and try to stay away from people as much as you can.
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
7 May 21
I agree with you, but what if you are not able to get the vaccine at all.
even if you are eligible.
What then, what should one do then?
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
4 May 21
Someone here has had covid-19 twice and was wiped out for a good three weeks each time. With the vaccine if you get the illnesses it's shorter lived. It's something you need to decide for yourself.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
4 May 21
@Prabhatsingh wait until they are more really available. Eventually the should be plenty of slots.
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
4 May 21
Right. I agree with that.
But there should be vaccines available for me to decide, which is not.
what should one do then?
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
7 May 21
@Prabhatsingh I’m sure everyone else has the same idea. Keep trying and good luck!
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
6 May 21
Been trying almost every day since it started.
No luck.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
9 May 21
@Prabhatsingh
I cannot answer for you. Everyone has to feel comfortable with what you do and not what others tell you to do. I had both vaccinations and now they are talking about a 3rd because saying our immune system with the two lasts for so long and need a 3rd. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
9 May 21
@Prabhatsingh
I read here that some may have a 3rd dose too. I believe by the end of 2921 they may let us know. I had Pfizer for both shots. I read that the immune system lasts so long or something like that and that a 3rd should do it.
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
9 May 21
@Hannihar
Really.
I don't know. I still haven't got my first shot.
I cant start thinking about 3rd from now.
It's just too much pressure. 
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
9 May 21
What?
Do you need a third dose too?
What's the vaccine they giving you?
I have not heard people getting three doses anywhere else.
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
2 May 21
@Nevena83
Then what?
Wouldn't I be vulnerable to the virus the most then?
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
4 May 21
I know that.
But when are we gonna get it is the main question.
How long will we have to sit in our houses just because vaccines are not available?
How long?
@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
4 May 21
@09027534726112233
I agree.
Even I can't answer that, my friend. I just can't.
@09027534726112233 (78)
•
4 May 21
@Prabhatsingh that is the issue we having with our government,for how long individual has to be patient,that why we voted in,to make things easier.
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
10 May 21
You heard correct my friend.
indeed there is a shortage everywhere.
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@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
2 May 21
@Prabhatsingh If I have the chance, I prefer the brand Pfizer.
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
2 May 21
@Shavkat
We don't have that in India.
We have Covaxin and Covishield.
@jobelbojel (36020)
• Philippines
8 May 21
I think we need the vaccine. It is an added protection.
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
8 May 21
Added protection?
we don't have any protection as such right now.
lockdown can't be considered as protection.
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
8 May 21
Yes I agree, you need to stay safe and be patient and get the vaccine, life will never go back to normal if you don't/
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
8 May 21
I feel so too.
that's why I am still waiting for one.
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
7 May 21
I am hoping that too, every day.
For the last 7 days.
No luck till ow. 
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