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Only 14% of remaining unvaxxed population intend to get the COVID vaccination... (Original Post) brooklynite Apr 2021 OP
Once vaccines get full FDA approval, employees can make them mandatory. LisaL Apr 2021 #1
Employers are generally unlikely to do that, because of the hassle and because it's so easy WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #6
I'm sure the military will make mandatory and lots of colleges BoringUsername Apr 2021 #17
Here in Chicago lots of people want it who haven't gotten it. Many are going to Indiana for it. mucifer Apr 2021 #2
Say WHAT?? nitpicker Apr 2021 #3
You're in a blue State...many people are not. brooklynite Apr 2021 #5
Was about to say the same thing soothsayer Apr 2021 #7
I think things will change when... essaynnc Apr 2021 #4
I really hope there's liars among those polled. Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2021 #8
Can insurance companies make vaccine refusal a preexisting condition? greymattermom Apr 2021 #9
This... Claire Oh Nette Apr 2021 #12
Prior to Obamacare - yes. Now? No. fescuerescue Apr 2021 #13
Not all bad news FBaggins Apr 2021 #10
It seems to be up to Fox News to get more people vaccinated. 70sEraVet Apr 2021 #11
Kids under 16? imaginary girl Apr 2021 #14
I'm sure they aren't BoringUsername Apr 2021 #16
um no dsc Apr 2021 #15

LisaL

(44,973 posts)
1. Once vaccines get full FDA approval, employees can make them mandatory.
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 08:18 AM
Apr 2021

So all those people in the army who refused vaccines won't have a choice anymore. I hope the same goes for medical professionals, they have to get vaccinated.

WhiskeyGrinder

(22,326 posts)
6. Employers are generally unlikely to do that, because of the hassle and because it's so easy
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 08:23 AM
Apr 2021

to fake compliance.

BoringUsername

(142 posts)
17. I'm sure the military will make mandatory and lots of colleges
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 11:05 AM
Apr 2021

At least one college in my area is already requiring it for in person attendence in the fall.

mucifer

(23,525 posts)
2. Here in Chicago lots of people want it who haven't gotten it. Many are going to Indiana for it.
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 08:18 AM
Apr 2021

Those numbers just don't seem right to me.

nitpicker

(7,153 posts)
3. Say WHAT??
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 08:20 AM
Apr 2021

I'm too young to have qualified before for shot(s).

Yesterday when I tried to find a shot in VA, everyone was booked, except for places in SE/SW VA.

This doesn't match this story.

essaynnc

(801 posts)
4. I think things will change when...
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 08:23 AM
Apr 2021

The vast majority of people sick, dying and hospitalized are the ones without one of the vaccines. Oh and don't forget to tell all of the hesitant that ALL of their elected leaders, including tRumf, has had theirs for a long time now !!!

Buckeye_Democrat

(14,853 posts)
8. I really hope there's liars among those polled.
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 08:24 AM
Apr 2021

Like the supposed liars among actual Trump supporters in past polls.

Claire Oh Nette

(2,636 posts)
12. This...
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 10:34 AM
Apr 2021

I think once full approval is granted to Pfizer and Moderna, the Federal government can require vaccines for federal positions, including military. Private businesses can, too, and insurance companies may be the mechanism for doing so. WHen the vaccines are approved for kids, it'll become part of the vax schedule required for kids to go to school. The private universities are beginning to require vaccines for students this fall.

The YOu're not the boss of me hold outs will have to comply.

fescuerescue

(4,448 posts)
13. Prior to Obamacare - yes. Now? No.
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 10:41 AM
Apr 2021

ACA eliminates pre-existing conditions.

Even smoking isn't a pre-existing, although it does affect your rate. But that was carved out in the law for smoking.

FBaggins

(26,727 posts)
10. Not all bad news
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 08:35 AM
Apr 2021

The total "not likely" figure has been falling over time. Likely as more people get the vaccination without major complications. At one point, twice as many people said that they were not likely to get the vaccine.





70sEraVet

(3,493 posts)
11. It seems to be up to Fox News to get more people vaccinated.
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 08:36 AM
Apr 2021

If Rupert Murdoch decided that it was in his network's interest to get people vaccinated, you would suddenly see a BIG jump in vaccination rates!

BoringUsername

(142 posts)
16. I'm sure they aren't
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 11:03 AM
Apr 2021

I'm sure anyone who has kids that got the vaccine themselves or is intending on getting it will also vaccinated their kids though. Who knows how many people that is though.

dsc

(52,155 posts)
15. um no
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 10:56 AM
Apr 2021

56 percent are vaccinated (at least once) leaving 44% unvaccinated. 14% of the total population is intending to get vaccinated meaning just under 1/3 (31.8%) are going to get vaccinated.

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