The Does have been very careful throughout this pandemic given Mrs D’s mother in aged care. We are still knocking back invites to catch up with friends just to play it extra safe. When the time comes that the vaccine is available to the regular general public then we’ll assess the situation, what are needs are for getting one. We may well be required to get one as a requirement to visit the aged care home. And see how the roll out has gone. This is not anti-vax. Heck, the Does are well and truly in the vaccine camp, and have been professionally. We understand the science - and it’s for that reason we are being careful and cautious. The FDA et al. will do their job, but even when that job is done correctly you can still get drugs released that can cause significant un-expected consequences. It’s a risk-reward assessment that needs to be made - at the national level but also for the individual.
And you are correct, SMJ, everyone should judge their own situation and decide what they need to do for their personal needs.
We are experiencing a very interesting chapter in medical research, public heath and politics.