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Strong and unevenly distributed. The more rural the area, the less vaccinations are occurring, and also less mask compliance. So the ~33% anti-vaxxers aren't ev

by kortex 5y ago

Strong and unevenly distributed. The more rural the area, the less vaccinations are occurring, and also less mask compliance. So the ~33% anti-vaxxers aren't evenly distributed, they are probably <10% in some and >50% in others. As of May 16, there is about 45% vaccinated in New England but <30% in the deep south. This means there will likely be covid hotspots and reservoirs for a long time. https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/public-health/states-ranked-by-percentage-of-population-vaccinated-march-15.html https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/public-health/states-r...

jointpdf 5y ago
I think reflexively labeling every eligible but unvaccinated person as an anti-vaxxer is a mistake (not that you specifically did this here, but many are quick to shame). Many people are on-the-fence for a variety of reasons, and alienating them makes it more likely that they stay unvaccinated. Here are are two examples: Just last night I met a guy that lives in my building—a gregarious blue-collar type guy. At one point he got kind of hushed and asked me if I had gotten the vaccine (yes) and what my experience was. He divulged he was hesitant (but “not like that”), citing concerns about possible unknowns or side effects. I just tried to convey my honest (very positive/no side effects) experience, some spare stats about vaccine protectiveness, perks (“you can go to Greece!”), and warmly encouraged him to go for it. I like to think I passed my CHA check, since he nodded his approval and said he was going to keep his appointment. My sister and her husband (a private school teacher earning ~$40k a year in San Diego) recently lost their insurance, only have internet via the library, etc. She is not an anti-vaxxer by any stretch, but is often (understandably overwhelmed by interacting with the healthcare system. In her case, she just needed some reassurance about access/costs and some help scheduling. Anyways, there are many others out there like them. What seems like a no-brainer to many of us can often be more complex decision/task for many everyday people. And many of them are right there...just one non-judgmental conversation or helping ha f away from being nudged in the right direction.

by kortex 5y ago

jointpdf 5y ago

I think reflexively labeling every eligible but unvaccinated person as an anti-vaxxer is a mistake (not that you specifically did this here, but many are quick to shame). Many people are on-the-fence for a variety of reasons, and alienating them makes it more likely that they stay unvaccinated. Here are are two examples: Just last night I met a guy that lives in my building—a gregarious blue-collar type guy. At one point he got kind of hushed and asked me if I had gotten the vaccine (yes) and what my experience was. He divulged he was hesitant (but “not like that”), citing concerns about possible unknowns or side effects. I just tried to convey my honest (very positive/no side effects) experience, some spare stats about vaccine protectiveness, perks (“you can go to Greece!”), and warmly encouraged him to go for it. I like to think I passed my CHA check, since he nodded his approval and said he was going to keep his appointment. My sister and her husband (a private school teacher earning ~$40k a year in San Diego) recently lost their insurance, only have internet via the library, etc. She is not an anti-vaxxer by any stretch, but is often (understandably overwhelmed by interacting with the healthcare system. In her case, she just needed some reassurance about access/costs and some help scheduling. Anyways, there are many others out there like them. What seems like a no-brainer to many of us can often be more complex decision/task for many everyday people. And many of them are right there...just one non-judgmental conversation or helping ha f away from being nudged in the right direction.