pawsandclaws1
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@earl said in [Coronavirus Outbreak](/post/1441633) said:@pawsandclaws1 said in [Coronavirus Outbreak](/post/1441613) said:@cochise said in [Coronavirus Outbreak](/post/1441607) said:@pawsandclaws1 said in [Coronavirus Outbreak](/post/1441603) said:@tiger5150 said in [Coronavirus Outbreak](/post/1441592) said:@pawsandclaws1 said in [Coronavirus Outbreak](/post/1441579) said:A lot of younger people are opting for AZ. ***Those who are under 60 and without medical conditions need to get the AZ.*** You shouldn't have to make the choice but that is the reality of the situation.
Strongly disagree with this.
The Government recommendations ***were*** (and remain outside of NSW) that those under 60 should not get AZ due to the slightly increased risk of clots.
For me, its a different reason. Both AZ and Pfizer provide around 95% protection against death, both provide around 85% protection against significant illness (hospitalisation) and there is nothing between them, however there is a massive difference between them when it comes to prevention of contracting Delta. AZ is around 65% and Pfizer is around 85%. For me its an easy decision and a decision that I need to be selfish about. I hate when people say that "people should get the AZ quickly for the good of society". I am making the decision to get vaccinated on behalf of other people ,I am making the decision to get Pfizer for me and its no one elses business.
Perhaps it is my former occupation but it is not all about me.
He actually said he was getting vaccinated for other people.
That's true. I am eligible for Pfizer but opted for AZ for obvious reasons.
Can I ask why ? I think it's great. The AZ vaccine is produced at cost and the risks to taking it a really low. The Pfizer vaccine costs a bomb.
We are in very difficult situation in NSW. Kerry Chant has pleaded with residents of NSW to be vaccinated. AZ is the only vaccine available to me. Kerry Chant was vaccinated with AZ and all my family who are medical professionals also opted for AZ. I do my bit, others will be safer.