Originally Posted by
Climb150
Polio vaccine developed 1953, widespread use in 1955. So over 60 years ago 2 years was long enough to develop a vaccine. But now with all the new technology at hand 1 year isn't enough?
To me,
no it isn't.
The KRviatrix and I are both fully immunised so much as can be, as are the rugrats, however, we both have reservations about the speed with which these vaccines have been developed, "approved" and rolled out. They may ultimately be proven to be unfounded reservations, but to me, it seems like we are grasping at anything that will get us back to pre-covid times and to hell with the long-term risks. There was no suggestion of blood clots with the AZ vaccine until Norway & Denmark stopped administering it. What
other hidden gems might appear down the track? I accept the risk of contracting Covid and manage that risk myself, rather than having it managed
for me by companies & governments with a pecuniary interest in having me get the vaccination.
History is littered with examples of
"It seemed like a good idea at the time!"