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kentuck

(111,056 posts)
Sun Sep 5, 2021, 08:07 AM Sep 2021

Who can you trust?

If you can't trust your doctor and if you can't trust science and medicine, who can you trust?

Do you trust your pastor?

Do you trust your friends?

Do you trust sources on Facebook?

Do you trust your favorite politicians?

I'm sure you trust them all but who do you trust when your life is on the line? When there is a deadly pandemic and you are trying to keep yourself and your family safe, who do you trust?

I guess the answer is not so obvious?

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abqtommy

(14,118 posts)
1. In this case I trust the people and information that support survival. That
Sun Sep 5, 2021, 08:34 AM
Sep 2021

narrows things down quite a bit and it appears that many of us here do the same
thing. So far so good.

lark

(23,065 posts)
2. I always say "Trust the science", but what if it is inconsistent - like the need for boosters?
Sun Sep 5, 2021, 09:39 AM
Sep 2021

That's what's flumoxing me. If the antibodies start wearing down in 6 months, as many have said is happening, why not authorize booster shots? I know it's really expensive and difficult, is that why some are against it or do they think the antibodies aren't getting less robust? I have felt quite certain with the scientific news up until now, but now with this split response re boosters, I am not sure.













gab13by13

(21,264 posts)
5. I'm scheduled for my routine blood work,
Sun Sep 5, 2021, 11:31 AM
Sep 2021

any time from now until November. I am going to call my doctor and ask why not test for antibodies? I bet they don't cover that, I shall see. Why don't we all get tested for antibodies along with our routine blood work? It would make deciding about booster shots a lot easier.

tulipsandroses

(5,122 posts)
4. I trust people with expertise and experience
Sun Sep 5, 2021, 11:01 AM
Sep 2021

In what I need. No I am no taking medical information from Facebook or anyone. I remodeled my home and did a lot of DIY by taking advice from folks online. I’m not doing DIY healthcare

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