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Question of the Day - 21 April 2021

Q:

Poll Preview: The vaccination collation

 

A:

We've been following the polls on the number of Americans who say they won't get vaccinated against the coronavirus. The numbers have been all over the place.

In Pew Research Center polls, 72% of adults said they would probably or definitely get a shot if one were available May 2020 when the first survey was conducted. That percentage plummeted to 51% in September 2020, then rose to 60% in November 2020. In February, it was back up to 70% of Americans who'd either already been vaccinated or planned to be, still leaving 30% who planned not to.

Our demographic skews definitely older and polls consistently show that older Americans are much more apt to get jabbed; the last poll we saw put the number at 85%. 

But we're curious how Las Vegas aficionados line up against the general population, so this is a two-part survey: age and intention. Here are the choices thus far. If you have any suggestions, we welcome them. 

I will definitely get vaccinated against the coronavirus. 

I will probably get vaccinated against the coronavirus. 

I will definitely not get vaccinated against the coronavirus.

I will probably not get vaccinated against the coronavirus. 

I'm 21-30.

I'm 31-40.

I'm 41-50.

I'm 51-60.

I'm 61-70.

I'm 71-80.

I'm 81-90.

I'm 91 or older.

 

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  • Jackie Apr-21-2021
    You say Coronavirus
    Covid-19 is the third version of coronavirus so which of the three versions are you referring to for your poll?  I caught the first one, it was mild flu like, the second one damn near killed me except that a friend of mine found me deathly ill and called for an ambulance.  Now the third version is running lose and changing it's lethality as it goes along, even Pfizer recently announced a booster shot would be mandatory this fall if you were to survive.
      I waited for Janssen (Johnson and Johnson)vaccine as after studying the three options I felt it was the best.  Now the recent news says you can get all three versions of the vaccines for better protection.  (Now you have two more options for your poll).  I finally found and got the Janssen vaccine on April 6 having missed two earlier opportunities.  Why I missed two previous opportunities is because you have to hunt down vaccine offerings daily or you miss out and if you do find an opportunity you have to act fast or lose out.

  • Doug Bergman Apr-21-2021
    Already vaxed
    is conspicuously absent from the choices

  • shari ehara Apr-21-2021
    Additional question?
    Shouldn't there be a statement for those who already have been vaccinated, ie. I already have been vaccinated?

  • Kevin Rough Apr-21-2021
    Missing an option
    I would think already fully vaccinated (which I am) and partially vaccinated should be options.

  • Sandra Ritter Apr-21-2021
    I Agree 
    I got my second shot on 2/25. I'd like to be represented in the poll. Thanks.

  • rett98 Apr-21-2021
    Vaccinated
    Agreed there should be a line that says "I have been vaccinated"....I had the J&J shot back in March 21 and have had no side effects at all. I am 66.....my wife had the Moderna shots in earl April and again is fine (no side effects).

  • Dave_Miller_DJTB Apr-21-2021
    I got shot!
    Twice!
    
    In addition to that option, there should probably be options to select saying that you had Covid/how bad it was, etc. 

  • Dorothy Kahhan Apr-21-2021
    Additional options for the list
    For those who have already gotten their shot, it would be nice to know whether they got the one from Phizer, Moderna, or J&J. I briefly considered whether it would be nice to add whether you experienced any side effects, but then, the options would explode as to what effects you had and how they affected you from mild to severe. 

  • lisagbell45 Apr-21-2021
    Covid
    Absolutely not!!!!!!!! 

  • Lucky Apr-21-2021
    Vaccinated
    Jackie, sorry you got it twice (I know a couple others that had it twice, but both were mild).  They do not know how long the antibodies you create with the vaccine will last, and they do not have any real conclusive evidence whether any of the vaccines work on the variants.  They know it works on the early variants.  There will be boosters, needed or not, as it boosts the bottom line of all these vaccine companies.  So far, no one that I deal with has gotten Covid after getting vaccinated.  And that is an entire golf country club, 700 members, 90% of which have been Vac'ed.  I would hope everyone gets one of the vaccines.  And there should be a choice in the poll that you have received it.  Does not matter which one or side effects.  That would be another poll.

  • [email protected] Apr-21-2021
    Listen to the experts
    New York State Governor Andrew Coumo said not to trust the vaccine. He is an Emmy Award winner,acclaimed book and poster author and expert on nursing homes and the virus.
    I have read many many articles that say to trust the experts.

  • O2bnVegas Apr-21-2021
    yawn
    Who cares?  "Probably" says nothing, unless context is included.  Here are a few:
    
    I am an antivaxer, never take vaccines.
    I am afraid of side effects.
    I am afraid of the needle.
    
    How about "Haven't decided yet", with context options, instead of "probably."
    
    Candy

  • FrankieBoy P Apr-21-2021
    Facts Are Curious Things
    >>new york state governor andrew coumo said not to trust the vaccine.<<
    
    thank you, joey saldino!
    
    no, he didn't say any such thing. he said to trust the science.
    
    and he said the trump administration's distribution plan was "bad news."
    
    turns out, he was right.
    
    there is no story here.
    
    except that if LVA thinks that merely asking about this proposed poll brings out unwanted political discourse, wait till you post the actual poll.

  • Randall Ward Apr-21-2021
    vaccine 
    I got both Modernas, waited 3 weeks and went to Vegas in March. Confirmed antibodies by giving platelets 3 times since vaxxed.  

  • Llew Apr-21-2021
    Done!
    Spouse and I are first responders. Couldn’t get the vaccine fast enough. Got both shots in January. Huge relief!  We still wear masks and social distance, but we know we are much safer now.  We will both be first in line for the booster if/when it’s offered. 
    No after effects except a sore arm at the site of the injections. Second one lasted a bit longer than the first. Small price to pay for the protection we have. 

  • Deke Castleman Apr-21-2021
    This in via email
    In regards to the vaccination collation question I would like to know if people who answer this poll are from out of state & have visited Las Vegas before they were vaccinated or after they were or were not vaccinated. I believe tourists or people who don’t live in Nevada should be counted to get a accurate poll.

  • Adam Cohen Apr-21-2021
    Current Status
    As of others have said you need to ask their current vaccine status. Have been and are part way

  • rodfan Apr-21-2021
    Vaccinated!
    Yes, please add “fully vaccinated “ to the answers.  It was our 30 year old daughter that said “ we all should go to Las Vegas to celebrate us all being vaccinated!”  And that’s precisely what we are doing, all visiting at the end of June.  Beyond ready.

  • Dave in Seattle. Apr-21-2021
    Got my first last week.
    Got my free donut, too!
    Krispy cream. Walk in, show card, walk out with a glazed
     donut. Easy.

  • Jerry Patey Apr-21-2021
    Vaccinne  
    No I am not sorry to say I will not. This is an untested product. The chemical injected attacks your DNA. Don't forget this alerted DNA is shed on skin cell and sweat. There are already people complaining of symptoms from contact with people who received the jab. Namely abortion and severe menstrual abnormality. Why is it that it is mainly women who have the severe symptoms   Autism has increased to 1/400 from 1/400k. Men's sperm counts are decreasing. There is one common factor. The jab. They test the vaccines by taking out the antigen. There is no tests where all the adjuvants are removed and thus you do not see their effects. Corona is people control and money issue. Subscribe to Medscape a medical site. Recent bulletin tells what is in store for you. It is scary l. Medical complex it is called now. See Prime for videos on shadow gov   The people who rule the planet. Line up like good soldiers and get you jab. That is all they want. Alter DNA. Why not old vaccine like flu. It is muc

  • Kevin Lewis Apr-21-2021
    Two more choices
    "I got the vaccine, and now I'm dead."
    "I didn't get the vaccine, and now I'm dead."
    
    Dead people are often unfairly neglected in polls.

  • Kevin Lewis Apr-21-2021
    Dr. Patey provides guidance
    The space aliens who rule our planet are trying to trick us into lowering our sperm counts. The vaccine alters your DNA and causes autism. And aside from the 75 million people who have been vaccinated, it's completely untested!!!!!!!
    
    We can only bow our heads in deep appreciation that such a renowned sage as Dr. Patey graces this site with his presence. Without his guidance, I wouldn't have known the health benefits of driving while wearing a blindfold, or how walnut shells make martinis taste better. Thank you, Jerry!!!

  • Texas Transplant Apr-21-2021
    Another Option
    Could add " I'm waiting until there is more information in on potential side effects before deciding" 
    
    Kevin Lewis - Your Comments are PRICELESS!   
    
    Could also add 
       " I am waiting until I need to be intubated before making a final decision".
        "Coronavirus?  What's a Coronavirus???"
        

  • steve crouse Apr-21-2021
    Nope
    I try not to take any drugs that have not been vetted for at least ten years.
    Especially when there are numerous therapeutic protocols such as Ivermectin/Zinc/Doxycycline, and Hydroxichloroquine/Zinc/Z-Pak that are being successfully used as early treatment for this Wuhan Chinese Flu.
    So many lies coming from our betters and so little information on the gene therapy jab makes me say no.

  • Christine Jakubek Apr-21-2021
    Chris
    Already received the Pfizer first & second doses.   I'm in the 71 - 80 group.

  • Ray Apr-21-2021
    Combine them
    Yes, I am over 65. Or Yes, I am 21-40 or No I am over 65, etc. The comments can say why, but without knowing the answers together, we really know nothing. My question is, which are you more afraid of, the virus or the prevention?

  • Toad Apr-21-2021
    Don't know who to trust
    I will probably not get vaccinated against the coronavirus. I am 39. 

  • VegasROX Apr-21-2021
    It's no joke, folks
    Wife works in a COVID unit, has since March of last year. The absolute worse type of death. They know at 6-7 days, who is gonna make it and who isn't, no matter what medicine they are given. You feel like you are drowning, because your lungs are. For those who survive, many will have lifelong issues with their heart, lungs, liver, brain. Major issues.  You could shorten the poll to two answers:  1- I'm pretty smart and will get the vaccine to protect me, my family and others. You bet I'm getting vaccinated.  2- I'm dumber than a box of rocks and I'm invincible. I don't care about myself, my family and others and hell no, I ain't getting no shot!!

  • Bob Dancer Apr-21-2021
    If not, why not?
    Getting the vaccine is the majority position in this country. I would like to understand the logic of those who decide they won't get it. have choices such as: against religion; I think I already had Covid; the vaccines don't work; I'm afraid of needles; being forced to get the vaccines violates my liberties; I think Dr. Fauci is blowing smoke; and perhaps a few others. It could be a "select one or more" type of poll.

  • Roy Furukawa Apr-21-2021
    The Why Not?
    I think most everyone will want to know why someone wouldn't get a shot. I mean other than Dr. Jerry Patey, Commander-in-Chief of the Tin Foil Army.

  • AyeCarambaPoker Apr-21-2021
    @“Dr” Jerry
    All you need to stay safe is inject some bleach and stick a UV lamp up your argh - I’ve run out of space 

  • IdahoPat Apr-22-2021
    Hearty thanks (sarcasm) ...
    ... for all those who aren't getting vaccinated. Your tin-foil hat idiocy is what's prolonging the pandemic.

  • Susan Johnson Apr-26-2021
    New?
    The first coronavirus was discovered in 1965.  The SARS from 2002 is a coronavirus.  Science has been working on this stuff for a long time, not just since 11/2019.  Over 90,000,000 are totally vaccinated, how much more testing does one need?  I've seen problems with lingering effects from Covid survivors and known some who have died.  I know no one  with any effects from the vaccine.  And the vaccinated group of people is way larger than the covid survivors.  So I would like to know the reason for not getting it.