Have you or will you get vaccinated (Covid)? U can change vote

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How have so many Americans had their first shot? I wouldn't have thought that most of you would've been eligible.

Many people on Atlas are either not at all in good shape, or they are essential workers. We also have a few olds.

[Never Made it to Graceland]

How have so many Americans had their first shot? I wouldn't have thought that most of you would've been eligible.

Many people on Atlas are either not at all in good shape, or they are essential workers. We also have a few olds.

There are lots of other loopholes and special dispensations too.  E.g., in some places you can get a shot if you volunteer at the place giving the shots.  And then my Mom got her vaccination because she works for a health care company....even though she works as an accountant rather than as a front line worker.

Yeah my uncle got his because his girlfriend is a nurse.

[Never Made it to Graceland]

Not sure if I mentioned it anywhere but I received both doses in February.

[Never Made it to Graceland]

If the UK’s vaccine rollout stays on track, I should hopefully be offered my first shot by the end of July. As I’ve already mentioned, I’m a bit perplexed as to how so many young Americans on Atlas have already got the vaccine; in fact, considering that the US’s percentage vaccinated is lower than the UK’s, it leaves me a bit worried that older Americans are missing out.

A ton of older Americans are skeptical of the vaccine and refusing to make appointments. Particularly Trump voters and people in poor African American areas who are rightfully weary of the medical community from years of bias in the field. They can only give the vaccine to people who want to get appointments.

[Never Made it to Graceland]

If the UK’s vaccine rollout stays on track, I should hopefully be offered my first shot by the end of July. As I’ve already mentioned, I’m a bit perplexed as to how so many young Americans on Atlas have already got the vaccine; in fact, considering that the US’s percentage vaccinated is lower than the UK’s, it leaves me a bit worried that older Americans are missing out.

A ton of older Americans are skeptical of the vaccine and refusing to make appointments. Particularly Trump voters and people in poor African American areas who are rightfully weary of the medical community from years of bias in the field. They can only give the vaccine to people who want to get appointments.

Aren't American health autorities calling old people instead and telling them stuff like "hey there is an appointment free for next week, do you want it?"

Depends on the state. This is on a state-by-state basis. Some states like Florida have pants-on-their-head morons for governors, and left the whole vaccine rollout to a grocery store chain whose owner happens to be a donor of his.

[Never Made it to Graceland]

By the time many people get their first dose, I'll need a booster shot.