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mnhtnbb

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15. That's why talking to her primary care doc will give her some perspective.

Reply to Wounded Bear (Reply #13)

Fri Aug 27, 2021, 10:53 AM

Aug 2021

Anecdotal reporting of reactions needs to be put in perspective. The tracking of reactions for each vaccine has been quite methodical and diligent.

Getting her to talk to her primary care doc also gets you off the hook. I suspect her kids' pediatrician would also be happy to talk to her if she has a better relationship with that individual. Healthy adults don't necessarily see their own docs as often as they see the pediatrician for their kids. She might be more comfortable talking about it with the pediatrician.

I have a friend of many years who is a retired pediatrician and he continues to reinforce the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID.

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Worried, but I have to be gentle and careful... [View all] Wounded Bear Aug 2021 OP

I would keep saying there is still enough time to get the vaccine and that most people flying_wahini Aug 2021 #1

I feel your angst. ProudMNDemocrat Aug 2021 #2

She is asking. viva la Aug 2021 #3

Have thought about that in the time since. Might go that way...nt Wounded Bear Aug 2021 #4

At least she's asking questions and listening. 70sEraVet Aug 2021 #5

I know. She grew up pretty independent and strong willed... Wounded Bear Aug 2021 #6

having covid wont give you that much protection... soon her job, insurance, social places samnsara Aug 2021 #7

She basically works from home, but I still worry about her...nt Wounded Bear Aug 2021 #9

She thinks she may have had covid from a 'cold' from Jan of 2020... Mariana Aug 2021 #8

The reporting about 'mild' cases may have been self defeating...nt Wounded Bear Aug 2021 #10

Has she talked to her primary care doc? mnhtnbb Aug 2021 #11

She says the kids are up to date on all pediatric vaccinations... Wounded Bear Aug 2021 #13

That's why talking to her primary care doc will give her some perspective. mnhtnbb Aug 2021 #15

Don't give up. I mentioned it each time I talked to my daughter. BoomaofBandM Aug 2021 #12

If side effects are more than mild it means your immune system Merlot Aug 2021 #14

as a military brat I was vaccinated against a lot of things as a requirement for going overseas demigoddess Aug 2021 #16

suggest the J&J one shot. Grasswire2 Aug 2021 #17

Another good reinforcement is if several people she knows - summer_in_TX Aug 2021 #18