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LisaL

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12. Yep, they seem to think that infection is not a big deal unless
Fri Sep 17, 2021, 08:24 PM
Sep 2021

one ends in the hospital.
I don't necessarily agree with that idea.

In a global pandemic, getting first vaccines to unvaccinated people in other countries is important unblock Sep 2021 #1
I totally agree with you but I think RAB910 is right. These are two different issues, and the Scrivener7 Sep 2021 #2
Agreed 100% democrattotheend Sep 2021 #3
I do not agree. We can do both.. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #16
The FDA advisory committee was not allowed to consider Tomconroy Sep 2021 #4
There's no inconsistency Sabrielo Sep 2021 #5
There is no need to wait when rhere is vaccine available. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #17
Scientists disagree with you Sabrielo Sep 2021 #19
Lol, So many here are making up their own excuses. USALiberal Sep 2021 #23
That seems to me to be CDC's thinking, too. Like on airplanes: when the masks drop ... marble falls Sep 2021 #21
Where's the line between inconsistency and adjustment to new info/circumstances? StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #6
You mean like their idiotic May mask freedom event? They screwed the states and cities. nt JanMichael Sep 2021 #8
And here we go... CrackityJones75 Sep 2021 #25
They weren't wrong. Voltaire2 Sep 2021 #27
Masks are the easiest tool to stop spread but they couldn't help themselves JanMichael Sep 2021 #28
I think anyone high risk can get it now. With proof of need. pwb Sep 2021 #7
There's evidence the drop-off in efficacy is only significant in the over 65s muriel_volestrangler Sep 2021 #9
At least one doctor on the FDA panel was quite explicit: Tomconroy Sep 2021 #10
Yep, they seem to think that infection is not a big deal unless LisaL Sep 2021 #12
Yup, we cant afford to be out of work . Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #18
We also don't want to infect others. LisaL Sep 2021 #24
I have always understood CrackityJones75 Sep 2021 #26
They do prevent infections, just not a 100 %. LisaL Sep 2021 #29
Either you are infected or you aren't. CrackityJones75 Sep 2021 #30
Disagree. Caliman73 Sep 2021 #11
Exactly. milestogo Sep 2021 #20
16 and up includes over 65, but as to vaccinations over 65 has frequently been treated differently. Ms. Toad Sep 2021 #13
Fluzone High-Dose for Seniors wanderer54 Sep 2021 #14
They're practicing reactive science... Hugin Sep 2021 #15
I don't understand the FDA didn't consult DU before voting. fescuerescue Sep 2021 #22
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