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In reply to the discussion: An unvaccinated worker set off an outbreak at a U.S. nursing home where most residents were immunize [View all]stopdiggin
(11,242 posts)59. You have a very 'considerable' level of protection.
I hate that this is getting people all worked up again. Here's another bit of new information -- much, much more reassuring.
2 'breakthrough infections' out of 417. That's pretty effective!
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100215362612
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An unvaccinated worker set off an outbreak at a U.S. nursing home where most residents were immunize [View all]
demmiblue
Apr 2021
OP
I'm told by RN's here in Florida that they are not required to get the covid vaccine
Native
Apr 2021
#28
A lawsuit or two from families will suddenly make these facilities mandate vaccines for staff.
LonePirate
Apr 2021
#2
22 cases among those who were fully vaccinated sounds pretty scary, and a death. nt
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#4
That's what I am worried about. I find it very alarming that fully vaccinated contracted C-19.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#35
Well, maybe somebody else will read it. You are not going to get the last word here.
LisaL
Apr 2021
#73
No, you're describing a palliative. The definition of a vaccine is preventing infection.
PSPS
Apr 2021
#55
I hope all these people who spread this are faced in the afterlife by the people they killed.
Midnight Writer
Apr 2021
#14
People need to realize REAL quick these covidiots are a menace to public health.
roamer65
Apr 2021
#41
Any nursing home worker refusing the vaccine without a legitimate documented medical reason
totodeinhere
Apr 2021
#50
Ooof, I have been feeling confident about not getting covid since I'm all vacced but this makes me
Jetheels
Apr 2021
#33
You are misinformed. The vaccines are designed to keep you from getting really sick or dying but
totodeinhere
Apr 2021
#49
Unvaccinated employees can be terminated once the vaccine is approved for general use.
roamer65
Apr 2021
#40
Feds must mandate this. Caretakers weren't vaccinated at Mom's nursing home,
Liberty Belle
Apr 2021
#46
Remember that the vaccines are designed to prevent you from getting really sick or dying
totodeinhere
Apr 2021
#48
Thank you. There is a lot of misinformation being put out at DU on this topic.
totodeinhere
Apr 2021
#87
Yes, the protocols must be tightened up for nursing homes, and other institutions.
BobTheSubgenius
Apr 2021
#77