My opinion, since you ask, is that the 90 year old lady should be vaccinated.
Did you want to run through the arguments for and against? I'd struggle to find any against, is the thing. Why do you hesitate? And whose decision is it, in your example's case?
I rec'd my first dose on Jan 5th. Second dose scheduled on the 26th. A very sore arm the rest of the day but back to normal by noon the 6th. Yes, I would have her get it. I wouldn't tell her what to expect because you really don't know. If she does complain of a sore arm, you can tell her then it's because of the vaccine and it will soon go away.
By all means get input from your father’s physician, but my LO, who is 92, and has survived Covid infections TWICE, will be getting the vaccine in about three months.
I’m grateful that she’s here to get it. I wish I could get mine RIGHT NOW, but our state was not provided with enough for everyone yet.
My 95 year old mom had COVID in April and I've been wondering if she could get it again.
How far apart did your LO have their two COVID infections? All I've read is that sometimes it may seem like they got it again but actually, they never fully recovered from the first bout.
I'd been very hesitant about whether to consent to the vaccine but, she will be getting it on January 22nd unless the Walgreen's Clinic changes the date for the third time.
Now that she has been off hospice since last month, she now has a new doctor and she said to go ahead and let them give her the vaccine.
Getting Covid is as close to a death sentence as anyone can get. Heart and lung capacities and abilities can be too taxed to survive. I would definitely choose to get the vaccine, myself, and this is the choice I would make for an elder in my care. Speak with your elder's doctor if you have questions about this, for sure and express any doubts you may have. I get my first injection the 28th as does my 80 year old partner; we are happy and excited about it as we would be if we had won a lottery!
Here's hoping the 'lottery' isn't a booby prize and you don't get rushed off to the hospital Alva!!! Wishing you and your SO the best of luck on the 28th!!! I'm hoping the same for my 94 y/o mother who is getting the vax on the 22nd.
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Did you want to run through the arguments for and against? I'd struggle to find any against, is the thing. Why do you hesitate? And whose decision is it, in your example's case?
I’m grateful that she’s here to get it. I wish I could get mine RIGHT NOW, but our state was not provided with enough for everyone yet.
My 95 year old mom had COVID in April and I've been wondering if she could get it again.
How far apart did your LO have their two COVID infections? All I've read is that sometimes it may seem like they got it again but actually, they never fully recovered from the first bout.
I'd been very hesitant about whether to consent to the vaccine but, she will be getting it on January 22nd unless the Walgreen's Clinic changes the date for the third time.
Now that she has been off hospice since last month, she now has a new doctor and she said to go ahead and let them give her the vaccine.
I get my first injection the 28th as does my 80 year old partner; we are happy and excited about it as we would be if we had won a lottery!