The CDC is about to add Covid vaccine to childhood immunization schedule, making it mandatory for kids to attend school. (wages, federal government)

[AfricanSunset]

Originally Posted by suzy_q2010

You said, "only 4% of Americans want a bivalent booster."

Not having had it yet does not mean not wanting to have it.

Yes, I used the word "want", it was sloppy language on my part. But 4% uptake is likely the best measure if Americans "want" this or not. Many Americans will tell a pollster they "want" something to seem agreeable, when in reality they have no interest in getting it or even don't want it.

I think actions speak louder than words.

[suzy_q2010]

Originally Posted by AfricanSunset

Many Americans will tell a pollster they "want" something to seem agreeable, when in reality they have no interest in getting it or even don't want it.

I see no reason to assume that.

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Left-leaning States will take this guidance to force this upon school children. I don't know what's up with 'follow the science', but the 'science' clearly states that children don't need the Covid vaccine except for certain categories. This should be treated as the flu shot: optional. But I don't think the CDC is labeling the Covid vaccine in the same category as the flu shot.

[retiredcop111]

In Florida they have already said they will not force kids to get the jab to go to school. Watch how many more people pack up their bags and move here!

[AfricanSunset]

Originally Posted by C28067302

Jeez. Yeah, rupture only happens 2% of the time, sure. People would be just fine if they just waited it out. Greater than 50% chance of death if untreated. Nature cures all! The body is a miracle

That's a none-sourced claim on Merck's manual, go find the study that supports that figure.

Also, start a new thread, you're hijacking this one. You have some weird desire to talk about appendicitis in a thread on CDC and childhood vaccinations. I can assure you, almost no one cares. But if you start a new thread I will come there and respond to all concerns/interests in appendectomy.

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Originally Posted by moneill

So you don't believe COVID was responsible for deaths?

I believe a lot of people died WITH it. Of the hundreds of thousands that did, I expect the vast majority of them died FROM something else.

[albert648]

Originally Posted by yspobo

Nobody drops 20 pounds overnight unless it's cut off.

In short order.

Especially kids who are very fat.

[kj1065]

Originally Posted by albert648

In short order.

Especially kids who are very fat.

I've seen kids drop a substantial amount weight over the course of summer when participating in athletics, but it certainly doesn't happen overnight. It usually takes a couple of months. Wish it still worked that way for me as an adult.

[AfricanSunset]

Originally Posted by kj1065

I've seen kids drop a substantial amount weight over the course of summer when participating in athletics, but it certainly doesn't happen overnight. It usually takes a couple of months. Wish it still worked that way for me as an adult.

Obviously by 'overnight' he meant very quickly, not literally the next day.

[Serious Conversation]

I wouldn't vaccinate a young child, unless they were otherwise immunocompromised. They are at relatively low risk of severe COVID complications.

I'm 36, overweight, but otherwise in great health. I've had three shots. After the first, I've been wiped out for two or three days. On the third shot, I knew what was coming and prepared in advance with Tylenol, Pedialyte, everything. I was serviceable the day after the third shot, but it was two days beyond that where I felt quasi-normal.

I tested positive in early July on a Saturday night. I had a bad fever that night - felt really badly. I rested on Sunday. I went for a light swim at the lake that Monday. I felt fine by Wednesday.

I might get the bivalent booster on a Friday night with crappy weather during the weekend here in the fall or winter.