Notice that these practitioners are walking in with their epi pens.
They still vaccinate. They are prepared to take their epi, just like they have on other occasions. A little epi aint gonna hurt 'em, lol. The death flu is gonna hurt 'em. They know that.
You could transition back, now, Gary, if you wanted to. Lots of people have never gone into isolation. I can tell by the number of guys that are trying to get me to go out with them (dirt bags). People will start transitioning back as soon as they are vaccinated because the risk to them is mostly gone. That’s why its good that they do the most vulnerable first. Were gonna get there, Gary (herd immunity). People are cautious, but they are gonna do it - except for a small fraction. At least, that’s my sense.
Not all dirt bags, I suspect, perhaps you are a person worth the risk, don’t undervalue yourself. Viruses may rage but the pursuit of companionship and love never ends.
I doubt I will get vaccinated, I don’t have to make up my mind yet anyways. My group is not up and i will be one of the last as I have a list of over 20 medications I have had allergic responses too, some considered deadly. I have some foods I am allergic too and various misc things that are unknown. One unknown food allergy that sent me to urgent care because I could hardly breath and a couple that closed my throat enough to have a hard time swallowing.
I am not willing to use an epi pen to take the vaccine in case I needed too. Maybe if I was a health care worker I might because of exposure. But I know of 2 people that almost didn’t live through an allergic response because either the epi wasn’t strong enough anymore or just didn’t work. The hospital had a hard time saving them.
LOL. They are dirt bags, Gary, trust me. They are the worst. That one really made me mad. Try to strike up a conversation about diabetes, eh? Gonna tell ME about diabetes, eh? He’s lucky I didn’t agree to meet up with him. If not for covid, I have a roll of duct tape and car trunk with his name on it. Take him on a special date out into the middle of the woods.
I’m going on a date with this thing. At least its cool.
Canada has started vaccinations, so far only long-term care residents and healthcare workers in high-risk settings (long-term care homes, ICUs). The rollout is different in each province. The first vaccinations should be done by March, and I think I may be in the next set in April or May due to my job.
But it’s all up in the air as of yet, the government is not making many promises outside of a week or so ahead. They have said that any Canadian who wants a vaccine should be able to get one by the summer to fall, and that pandemic restrictions will be lifted gradually with life looking a lot more “back to normal” by the fall to winter (they are saying 6-12 months more of restrictions of varying degrees).
Cool. You are keeping pace with us in MN so far.
I have an aunt in BC. But, I don’t think she would know as much as you.
Better just to ask our Canadian diabetics. Diabetics know everything, lol.
Jesus, Marie. You have an egg allergy? That would be one to be super concerned about. You might need to be vaccinated in the ER…eventually.
Also, their lacking some datasets. So, more illness doesn’t necessarily bump people up in the priority list because they are concerned about severe reactions in vulnerable persons.
The latest from CDC puts T2 in the “high risk” category. But, they are waiting on data for smaller population sizes like T1 and HIV. T1 is currently “might be high risk.”
That is scary. Also why people with life-threatening allergies are usually prescribed and carry two EpiPens, in case one isn’t enough or in case one malfunctions. I hope you carry two! I also have multiple allergies (thankfully no medications, though), but I’d feel pretty safe getting a vaccine if I get the OK from my allergist and have my EpiPens and am monitored for 30 minutes afterwards.
Diabetics know everything. I’m standing by that statement. We are all ultra smart. Diabetes turns people into geniuses, as a side effect, I think. LOL.
The pfizer and moderna vaccines are the first of their kind, so we don’t know for sure how they will be over time compared to the previous types. I also would prefer to just have one shot, but it will likely be one of the others since they have already been approved and have started.
I am aware all vaccines can have allergic reactions. I have never had a severe or non severe allergic reaction to a vaccine fortunately but I have had reactions in the past and tend to feel ill for a couple weeks from the flu shot. For the most part the severe reactions are rare, I just don’t want to go through that after everything else I have gone through these past few months.
I would rather have an mRNA one—more effective (which is my primary reason), and the technology is so cool, ha. I have had localized mast cell reactions to flu shots and other vaccinations, never anything anaphylactic, so I expect to react to any vaccine (I already know I do to classic viral-vectored ones), but figure whatever the reaction or minuscule risks, it’s far far safer than getting COVID.
I just finished writing and publishing a book about my year-long dream trip in Europe as a Type 1 diabetic so I am ready to go…travel…get out. It can be done–even if you have diabetes. I learned that in Europe. Covid has taught me that life is unpredictable and far too short. Just stop dreaming and start packing! Braving the World: Adventures in Travel and Retirement. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B091BCNVWQ
Thank you for sharing Tim. There are almost ZERO books about traveling with diabetes. I bought insulin (a box of Novolog pens) all over Europe for about $50. When I got back to the US I got my insulin prescription filled and it came with a note “insurance saved you $549”. That is insane. Please share the book with anyone you think might be interested in reading about travel, diabetes, Europe. I’d love to get the word out.
I don’t know. It changes constantly. Every article I read says places are “open” but the fine print says travelers have to quarantine for two weeks or says most businesses are closed so why go? I like seeing museums and restaurants. Not traveling to sit in a hotel. Next year I plan three months in Europe if possible. Sort of a redo of our year in Europe told in my book Braving the World: Adventures in Travel and Retirement. Maybe Albania? Ireland?
Let me check the State Department warnings on Ireland…Travel Advisories
Hmmm…looks like Iceland is preferred for the time being. A book about travel during covid would be historically interesting. Probably not practical. But interesting. Looks like the UK is OK now.
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