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The World Health Organization has announced time and again that COVID-19 vaccines have proven to be safe, effective and life-saving.

What’s even better is that the new analysis by PHE found for the first time that 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have proven to be “highly effective against hospitalization from the Delta (B.1.617.2) variant.” So as the contagious new variant is sweeping across the country, getting a COVID-19 shot is now basically a matter of not getting severe complications, and for some, it’s a matter of life and death.

But when it seems like all the evidence of the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination is more than obvious, some people still find the excuse of not getting it. And honestly, some of their reasoning is beyond insane.

From believing that a COVID-19 shot will turn you into a living zombie to claiming that Jesus himself is enough of “a protector and a mask” to protect from the virus, it’s one hell of a read. Treat it as a sci-fi read at most or utter craziness, and scroll through some of the worst excuses people shared online down below.

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Celsius

Celsius

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Devil's Advocate
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Considering England developed and authorised the first vaccine, using it first is what you would call "making sense"

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    Anti Vaxxer Pretends To Be Educated

    Anti Vaxxer Pretends To Be Educated

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    Ever since the pandemic emerged, vaccine skeptics have pointed to the fact that the coronavirus vaccines were available only under emergency-use authorizations. So when the Food and Drug Administration this week fully authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, COVID-denialists and anti-vaxxers have taken desperate measures to prove their points.

    #4

    The Virus Is Targeting The Unvaxxed

    The Virus Is Targeting The Unvaxxed

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    #5

    Beautifully Pointing Out How Jack Doesn’t Know Why A Vaccine Is

    Beautifully Pointing Out How Jack Doesn’t Know Why A Vaccine Is

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    #6

    Taking Vaccine = Having No Faith In God

    Taking Vaccine = Having No Faith In God

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    JiminKimLip7
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For everyone who doesn't understand, in the first post, the person in the profile picture is wearing glasses. This doesn't really makes sense if you blur the profile pictures.

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    Some employ arguments found on fake news websites, others go deep into conspiracy theories that revolve around mistrust in government and science. So in order to find out what’s at the root of the mind of vaccine sceptics and COVID denialists, we reached out to Robert Gifford, a Professor of Psychology and Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria.

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    Robert is best known for his “The Dragons of Inaction: Diagnosing and Slaying the Barriers to Positive Climate and Environmental Action” study. According to this theory, these dragons are a compendium of psychological barriers that hinder a person’s desired actions. Robert argues that “they have mainly been gathered to help explain why a person agrees that climate change and environmental sustainability are important problems, yet does not take enough action to effectively deal with those problems.”

    #7

    Vaccines Now Cause Genetic Disorders

    Vaccines Now Cause Genetic Disorders

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    Susie Elle
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really don't get how people can think of science and be like "Well why do the scientists get to decide what's truth and what's not?". You really have not been paying any attention in school. Like, at all, for consecutive years.

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    #8

    Why Get A Vaccine If I Don't Have The Virus

    Why Get A Vaccine If I Don't Have The Virus

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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know someone who uses this. Also says"I've never worn a mask and I'm still here" claiming they're immune without a vaccine

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    “However, the dragons may apply to other things, such as COVID denial,” he explained and continued: “In particular, without data, my opinion is that COVID denial is strongly related to Mistrust, one of the Discredence genus of dragons. Deniers do not like scientists and governments (unless they are populist governments that also are skeptical about both COVID and climate change).”

    #10

    Ah, Yes. The Old “Ya’ll Are Gonna Get Microchipped” Statement

    Ah, Yes. The Old “Ya’ll Are Gonna Get Microchipped” Statement

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    Hendra Lim
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    via his iPhone that already has a chip, built in gps, voice recorder, and video camera.

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    #11

    Pass The Vaccine

    Pass The Vaccine

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    Anti-Vaxxer Logic

    Anti-Vaxxer Logic

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    Panda Kicki
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had Covid spring 2020, got vaccinated spring 2021, had the bloody Delta aug 2021. I can assure you the second covid was nowhere near the horrible first one where I couldnt breathe properly for 3 months... Vaccines protects!

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    The professor continued: “Of course the Mistrust dragon is rooted in the Limited Cognition genus dragons called Ignorance and Confirmation Bias (that is, lack of factual knowledge and the tendency to pay attention to media that echoes one’s existing beliefs).”

    When asked what to do when encountering a COVID denier, Robert suggested keeping an extra-large distance. “That’s about all that one can do. The other approaches are futile,” he said.

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    #13

    It's A Tragic Day For All Of Us

    It's A Tragic Day For All Of Us

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    #15

    “Pro-Choice”

    “Pro-Choice”

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    Zet
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's interesting how keeping a pregnancy of one single mother, is everyone's business.... But taking a vaccine against a virus that can affect anyone, and kill them even tho the "immune system is strong" , is a private choice, that should be respected.

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    #16

    Anti Vaxxers Lurk

    Anti Vaxxers Lurk

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    Carmen Sandiego
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, all jokes aside, mRNA is awesome, it's really flexible, and could come in handy for any future diseases like this. Imagine vaccines developing in a matter of months! I'm not wrong am I plz tell me I'm not spreading disinformation. EDIT: Ooh, that's interesting! Thanks!

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    #17

    Anti Vaccine Geniuses (Friend Found This On Facebook)

    Anti Vaccine Geniuses (Friend Found This On Facebook)

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    Little Phoenix
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having brain damage is indeed the only explanation for someone to decide not to get vacinated.

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    #18

    Oh Yeah, That Too. (#antivax)

    Oh Yeah, That Too. (#antivax)

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    Susie Elle
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also it didn't disappear, people still get the plague but we have antibiotics now, and not wading around in our own muck anymore also helps.

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    #19

    If Vaccines Were Healthy...

    If Vaccines Were Healthy...

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    Carmen Sandiego
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless I'm mistaken, I'm pretty sure there are vaccines that can be sprayed into your mouth.

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    #21

    Probably Not Even The Full 30 Minutes

    Probably Not Even The Full 30 Minutes

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    #23

    Healthier

    Healthier

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    Mazer
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Breaks my heart that the kids getting Covid are now more common than ever, a tragedy in itself, the ripple effect on the hospital staff is brutal

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    #24

    Anti-Vax Logic

    Anti-Vax Logic

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    Phil Boswell
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's Ok to ask questions so long as you haven't already decided the answer…

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    #25

    Got Em

    Got Em

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    Sleazy Weaver
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Literally nothing in life is risk-free, but which risk would you rather take: the slim risk of side effects from a highly tested & researched vaccine being used by a large portion of the world, or the risk of losing your child to an easily preventable disease?

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    #26

    Caught This Gem On A Friend's Post About The Vaccine

    Caught This Gem On A Friend's Post About The Vaccine

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    #27

    Plastic Is Magnetic!

    Plastic Is Magnetic!

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    Samantha Lomb
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How to tell the world you failed the 3rd grade and don't take regular baths without actually saying it

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    #28

    You Can’t Vaccinate Your Lungs

    You Can’t Vaccinate Your Lungs

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    Who Needs Vaccines?

    Who Needs Vaccines?

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    Jon Steensen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not know about you, but I normally set the goal a bit higher than just surviving.

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    On A Post Asking If Anti Vaxxers Would Want To Get The Covid-19 Vaccine If It Gets Released Officially

    On A Post Asking If Anti Vaxxers Would Want To Get The Covid-19 Vaccine If It Gets Released Officially

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    #32

    An Interesting Vaccination Strategy

    An Interesting Vaccination Strategy

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    Bri
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sure, let's spread the news that this works. Now everyone, go get vaccinated to get the government off your back then do this potato thing that's definitely going to work. Go ahead, go get jabbed. I'll buy potatoes for everybody, just go get your shot.

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    #33

    The Ancient Spartans Didn't Need Vaccines

    The Ancient Spartans Didn't Need Vaccines

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    Nah

    Nah

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    #35

    Gotta Love The Bible Belt Where Only 44 Percent Of Residents Have Received The Actual Vaccine

    Gotta Love The Bible Belt Where Only 44 Percent Of Residents Have Received The Actual Vaccine

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    #36

    I Ventured Where No Sane Person Should Go

    I Ventured Where No Sane Person Should Go

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    #37

    Trust Him, He Is A "Doctor" (Found On Tiktok)

    Trust Him, He Is A "Doctor" (Found On Tiktok)

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    #38

    "God's Vaccine"?? I Can't Anymore Y'all...

    "God's Vaccine"?? I Can't Anymore Y'all...

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    She’s Made For This Sub

    She’s Made For This Sub

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    Apparently, Getting The Vaccine Makes Any Girl You Have Sex With Infertile?!?

    Apparently, Getting The Vaccine Makes Any Girl You Have Sex With Infertile?!?

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    #43

    This Person, Who Claims They Want Businesses To Reopen...but Isn't Willing To Do The One Thing That Would Get Them To Reopen

    This Person, Who Claims They Want Businesses To Reopen...but Isn't Willing To Do The One Thing That Would Get Them To Reopen

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    Vicky Z
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want everything to go back to normal without having to do anything myself!! What do you mean it's not possible? I believe in magic

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    #44

    What Is This?

    What Is This?

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    Mazer
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is some truth to this “SOME” being the operative word. Kids raised in super clean environments are more likely to suffer from things like allergies, this is due to the immune system not having to work, so it ends up attacking more things we commonly come into contact with, like asthma which can result in death. Google the term “Bored Immune System” to start your education

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    #45

    Counterpoint... No You Are Not

    Counterpoint... No You Are Not

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    Covid Is The Devil! [via A Facebook Atheist Group]

    Covid Is The Devil! [via A Facebook Atheist Group]

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    Bee / she/her
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, 2020 is scary because 2+0+2+0=4 which is the exact number of nipples Hitler had if he had 2 more nipples

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    Parent's Response To My Encouragement For Getting Covid19 Vaccine

    Parent's Response To My Encouragement For Getting Covid19 Vaccine

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    Monkeyfunkster
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Long Covid I think I'm equally scared of as death. I'm already vulnerable with a long term condition, I don't know how I'd get by with another, it might as well be a death sentence for someone like me :(

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    Carol Emory
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Side effects? I had a head ache, slight fever and body aches. Big whoop. Better than being in an ICU bed strapped to a respirator.

    PeachPossum
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After my second shot, I was down for the count for exactly 1 day. Still better than my poor cousin who died of Covid-related pneumonia just as the vaccine was being released. Barely 67 years old and one of the kindest people you'd ever hope to meet. So sad.

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Medical friends" now means anti-vaxxers in crazyland.

    BetweenTheCracks
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe to some extent, but you'd be surprised how many so-called "medical 'professionals'" are covidiots as well. Just as one example, earlier this week I was lectured at by an ultrasound tech about how masking is a governmental control technique. I also learned that The Epoch Times is a very reliable and trustworthy news source! *nods earnestly* Couldn't get off that bed fast enough-- chucklefucks like that having anything to do with my healthcare scares the jelly outta me.

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    Brandy Grote
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the shot gives you a fever and feel yucky for a few days, THAT'S GOOD. That means your body is able to and has mounted an immune response!! Bring on the "side effects"!

    M O'Connell
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dose #1 gave me a couple hours of feeling a bit 'off' so I took a nap. Does #2 left me with a sore arm and a massively swollen lymph node for about a week. It definitely jump-started the immune system.

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    Jessica Aubé
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Google hair loss after having covid Seriously , irs a thing , my girlfriend lost so many chunks she stopped washing and brushing her hair because she was terrified more would fall out … I’m a woman who is not pretty enough to pull off bald , and vain enough to have gotten the vaccine purely to avoid her horror .. and yes hair loss is not as serious as many of the other complications of covid ( death comes to mind ) but watching what she went through was enough to make me want a third shot just in case

    Brian Bennett
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Medical friends? Maybe you should change your clique. Are you saying that the disease is killing all the right people? Clarify please!

    Butternut DerpFarts
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sent at 9:11am. 9/11. See they are trying to kill your kids. ( sarcasm at the highest level I can possibly manage )

    Donkey boi
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The worrying thing is, there is an increasing trend of doctors not having the vaccine. As NHS workers, my colleagues and I were offered the opportunity to have the vaccine sooner that the general public. All the doctors (with 2 exceptions) refused, a few still have not had it done.

    Tee Witt
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I understood if doctors/nurses etc refused they could not enter a hospital?

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    … Are they say there’s a small chance of dying from the vaccination or the virus?

    Jaybird3939
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What are her "medical friends"? Homeopaths, crystal sellers, tea brewers? I don't think there are too many anti-vaxx medical people left. They either quit because vaxxes were required or they got their vax to save their jobs.

    Lord Mysticlaw
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get it. I thought this too. Then 8 people in my family got covid and 7 of them died. All within two months. That changed my mind real quick. Get vaccinated.

    Devil's Advocate
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    Nobody has yet explained to me why a vaccine you choose (still just about) to take which could kill you or cause lasting organ damage (facts, look at the info from the vaccine companies), is being backed by more peer pressure than either the anti-smoking or anti-drunk driving campaigns, when the chance of getting covid is low, the chance of then dying from it is even lower, and the vaccine won't stop you contracting, spreading, or dying from covid.

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    I know I'll get downvoted for this, but seriously, why show examples of true anti-vaxx loonies and then refuse to actually discuss the genuine concerns of people who have all other vaccines and support them, but want to make their own choice about refusing one vaccine because it's not fully tested and covid is really not, according to every fact and figure available, not that bad on the grand scheme of things.

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    #50

    That's Not How It Works, That's Not How It Works At All

    That's Not How It Works, That's Not How It Works At All

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    #51

    “Our Doctor Told Us To Vaccinate, But My Cousin Said It’s Bad News So We Didn’t.” This Person And Their Partner Are Both Hospitalized With Covid Now, By The Way

    “Our Doctor Told Us To Vaccinate, But My Cousin Said It’s Bad News So We Didn’t.” This Person And Their Partner Are Both Hospitalized With Covid Now, By The Way

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    Samantha Lomb
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems like the problem is solving its self. Sadly possibly infecting others and eating up resources along the way though

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    #52

    Has Repeatedly Objected To Thimerosal — Which Was Ironically Added To Vaccines During The 1930s To Help Prevent Potentially Life-Threatening Contamination With Harmful Microbes

    Has Repeatedly Objected To Thimerosal — Which Was Ironically Added To Vaccines During The 1930s To Help Prevent Potentially Life-Threatening Contamination With Harmful Microbes

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