Court of Public Opinion - Vaccinations | High School Baseball Web

ReluctantO'sFan5,000+ posts

With all the school closures happening at this time due to COVID19 has got me thinking. Once a safe and effective vaccine for COVID19 is rolled out, what will be the court of public opinion on this topic? I admit that I don't have the data in front of me at this time, but there are always some kids that have not been or partially been vaccinated. Also, to take it one step further: Will the government take legislative power and truly require it for admissions? Or should they? I ask this because there are a few methods (and reasons) for parents to enroll their children into public school systems without the recommended CDC vaccination requirements.

3/14/2010:52 AM

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2022NYC10,000+ posts

Measles in the greater NY area taught the country nothing. If we can't move opinion with helpless children afflicted, I am not sure if vaxxing for coronavirus will be any better

3/14/201:11 PM

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anotherparent10,000+ posts

Except for flu shots, most vaccinations provide life-long immunity (or at least many years). Herd immunity is vitally important for the safety of a whole community. That's why those are required. Even tetanus lasts several years.

Flu shots (and COVID-19) are different, they are only good for one year. Once vaccination for COVID-19 is available, the entire game changes, it becomes like influenza. At that point, every individual assumes risk on his/her own. People in high-risk categories can choose to be vaccinated; people in low-risk categories and choose to weather the virus instead.

3/14/201:31 PM

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