Only ~14% Of U.S. Adults Have Gotten Latest Covid-19 Vaccine Update

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:i got the flu shot, covid and shingles all at once, no problems.

Historically only about 35% of adults get the flu shot a year anyway. It's 36% this year. I mean why go in for the flu shot and then not get the COVID shot, it's silly.

But adults (18-64) have a low rate of vaccines in general.

It's odd that the 65 and older crowd get the flu vaccine at about 65% and are on pace to do that, but don't get the COVID shot while they are there.

Same, all for free, at the supermarket. I did plan ahead to do it on a Friday before a quiet weekend. I think that's key. I do need a bit more sleep and downtime after feeling awful for a few hours. Better than being down for days and days later.

I did it on Wednesday hoping I'd be sick and could take sick leave from work. No luck.

So you felt fabulous after your shots! I guess I am happy and sad for you! Maybe you could have just taken one day for some extra sleep.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:i got the flu shot, covid and shingles all at once, no problems.

Historically only about 35% of adults get the flu shot a year anyway. It's 36% this year. I mean why go in for the flu shot and then not get the COVID shot, it's silly.

But adults (18-64) have a low rate of vaccines in general.

It's odd that the 65 and older crowd get the flu vaccine at about 65% and are on pace to do that, but don't get the COVID shot while they are there.

I think for some people, including myself it was easier to find the flu shot near by than the new Covid

Where are you that you can't get both at the same time?

I was eventually able to get both. But back in late October when I was trying to make appointments for Covid vax, I would have had to drive like six or 7 miles, which doesn’t seem like such a big deal but when there are several pharmacies nearby, I just waited for one of them to have it and ultimately they did. However, with the flu vaccine it was everywhere and much easier to find and I got that first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:i got the flu shot, covid and shingles all at once, no problems.

Historically only about 35% of adults get the flu shot a year anyway. It's 36% this year. I mean why go in for the flu shot and then not get the COVID shot, it's silly.

But adults (18-64) have a low rate of vaccines in general.

It's odd that the 65 and older crowd get the flu vaccine at about 65% and are on pace to do that, but don't get the COVID shot while they are there.

I think for some people, including myself it was easier to find the flu shot near by than the new Covid

Where are you that you can't get both at the same time?

They can’t give it away where I live. I get asked every time I pick up medicine which is several times a month.

Still not getting it. I haven’t had Covid yet and see no reason to get it. Call me whatever names you want. I can take it. I’m a grownup.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:i got the flu shot, covid and shingles all at once, no problems.

Historically only about 35% of adults get the flu shot a year anyway. It's 36% this year. I mean why go in for the flu shot and then not get the COVID shot, it's silly.

But adults (18-64) have a low rate of vaccines in general.

It's odd that the 65 and older crowd get the flu vaccine at about 65% and are on pace to do that, but don't get the COVID shot while they are there.

I think for some people, including myself it was easier to find the flu shot near by than the new Covid

Where are you that you can't get both at the same time?

They can’t give it away where I live. I get asked every time I pick up medicine which is several times a month.

Still not getting it. I haven’t had Covid yet and see no reason to get it. Call me whatever names you want. I can take it. I’m a grownup.

“…No matter how any may try to spin it, the roll-out of the updated vaccine this Fall has been far from a rousing success...” -WSJ

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are lazy and stupid

The question will be after the holiday season when everyone is grouped together indoors will there be a huge rise??????

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Covid knocked me out for about 2-3 days and I've only had it once, and the vaccine knocks me out for 1-2 days (for semi annually, it would take me out for more days).

I get flu shots, and covid was MUCH better than getting the flu. So, it's better for me to just get actual covid and get better immunity. No more covid jabs for me.

It can get worse after multiple infections, and long Covid risk increases after multiple infections. And the vaccine is for the newer strains of Covid.

[Anonymous]

My dad got Covid from a visiting relative and died. If I somehow pass on Covid to my elderly relatives during the holidays, I want to at least know that I made the tiny effort to get vaccinated. I am able to not be angry at the one who gave my dad Covid but I don’t know if I could get past the guilt myself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:i got the flu shot, covid and shingles all at once, no problems.

Historically only about 35% of adults get the flu shot a year anyway. It's 36% this year. I mean why go in for the flu shot and then not get the COVID shot, it's silly.

But adults (18-64) have a low rate of vaccines in general.

It's odd that the 65 and older crowd get the flu vaccine at about 65% and are on pace to do that, but don't get the COVID shot while they are there.

I think for some people, including myself it was easier to find the flu shot near by than the new Covid

Where are you that you can't get both at the same time?

I was eventually able to get both. But back in late October when I was trying to make appointments for Covid vax, I would have had to drive like six or 7 miles, which doesn’t seem like such a big deal but when there are several pharmacies nearby, I just waited for one of them to have it and ultimately they did. However, with the flu vaccine it was everywhere and much easier to find and I got that first.

Where are you?

[Anonymous]

US public health has totally screwed it up. The focus needs to be on the elderly, esp. those in nursing homes, since that's 90% of the deaths. But instead everything they put out is "ages 6 months and up", implying every age has the same level of risk.

Additionally adding in unsupported messaging, e.g., this will help prevent long covid, or outright untruths, "this will keep you from transmitting to Grandma" continues to turn people off to the vaccine.

[Anonymous]

I got mine plus my yearly flu. I have 4 germy kids, I need all the protection I can get! They were free at Walmart and my work also offered them. Don’t understand the antivax nonsense.

[Anonymous]

I agree with the others who like to wait until just before Thanksgiving to get COVID shots, hoping it will provide the best protection during the holiday season. I got my flu and COVID shots a few weeks ago, and my husband just got his last week.

I will say that for the first time, my young adult children are passing on the new COVID shot (although they did get flu shots).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The vaccine takes me out for days at a time and I just haven’t found time to miss out on work. I usually get it by October but I opted for flu first since it doesn’t make me so sick.

Same-i was planning to go next week when I can afford to take a couple days off afterwards but unfortunately I just tested positive for Covid today.

[Anonymous]

I tried getting it but every time I ask, Kaiser tells me I'm not due yet. I don't think I've had any shots this year, but I can't remember my last one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Covid knocked me out for about 2-3 days and I've only had it once, and the vaccine knocks me out for 1-2 days (for semi annually, it would take me out for more days).

I get flu shots, and covid was MUCH better than getting the flu. So, it's better for me to just get actual covid and get better immunity. No more covid jabs for me.

It can get worse after multiple infections, and long Covid risk increases after multiple infections. And the vaccine is for the newer strains of Covid.

I got Covid 2 months ago - so it took me 3.5 years to get it for the first time.

Look, there are also risks with the vaccine, and it doesn't prevent infection or spread. If you want to get your shots then go for it, but pretending like the covid shot is just like other vaccines is simplistic at best, irresponsible at worst.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Covid knocked me out for about 2-3 days and I've only had it once, and the vaccine knocks me out for 1-2 days (for semi annually, it would take me out for more days).

I get flu shots, and covid was MUCH better than getting the flu. So, it's better for me to just get actual covid and get better immunity. No more covid jabs for me.

It can get worse after multiple infections, and long Covid risk increases after multiple infections. And the vaccine is for the newer strains of Covid.

I got Covid 2 months ago - so it took me 3.5 years to get it for the first time.

Look, there are also risks with the vaccine, and it doesn't prevent infection or spread. If you want to get your shots then go for it, but pretending like the covid shot is just like other vaccines is simplistic at best, irresponsible at worst.

Another public health messaging debacle. And they wonder why the number of parents forgoing measles and polio shots are increasing.