[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by IndigoErth

Really? Shame for you. Because every fall and winter I see local chain pharmacies with their "free flu shots" signs up.

That's true. I've seen those from time to time from various places.

I've never had a headache from a shot.

I mostly mean the effects of COVID itself. It was like a consistent, nagging sinus headache the two, possibly three times I've had it. For me personally, which seems an anomaly, is the SNEEZING. Constantly sneezing my brains out. I didn't expect that. Particular as an enjoyer of cigarettes, I far more expected some kind of devastating terrible coughing frenzy but not at all. So annoying, but nothing*.

*: I don't dismiss that the original strain was a bit more dangerous. But after that, we were out of the woods.

I have no intention of getting it, because I'm otherwise a chicken and avoid needles, but it's still stupid that they're limiting access from people who WANT it.

Hey, I appreciate your clarity there. But... I want a ferrari. Should I get it?

Thing is, even if someone would likely be fine without it themselves, there's that one thing that people continue to ignore -- sometimes people live with someone who has a compromised immune system, including some who may not able to get it for themselves, and they get vaccines to avoid bringing these viruses home. That person who wants to help try to protect that loved one is blocked from it because they bodily do not have a "need."

We've long ruled out "if I get the COVID vax, I can't transmit it." That was a fake thing. Also, that if you get the COVID vax you won't get it. You'll still get it, it just -- arguably -- might be a bit milder. You're a little behind in this regard.