Our New Normal

A return to 'normal' requires a vaccine per Jay Inslee's own website. 

1. There has NEVER been a safe vaccine developed for any coronavirus. Ever. Not for lack of trying. They have been able to produce vaccines that work but each are not considered safe for humans. All of the sudden they're going to pop one out 12-18 months from now?

2. Vaccines take YEARS to safely test. Often times side effects are not discovered until many people have reported them, and are not disclosed to the public in many cases.

3. Covid-19 has a 99%(ish) survival rate. A rushed vaccine could end up being more dangerous than the disease. In 1955 a polio vaccine contained a live virus that accidentally infected 40,000 children. The Swine Flu vaccine has been linked to Guillain–Barré Syndrome (particularly a 1976 vaccine). A quick Google search can give you countless more examples.

4. Mayo Clinic states "Reviews of past studies have found that, on average, the flu vaccine is about 50% to 60% effective for healthy adults who are between 18 and 64 years old. The vaccine may sometimes be less effective."  

I am not an anti-vaxer. My children are vaccinated. However, the fact that our Governor doesn't plan on fully opening up our state until a vaccination is available should make anyone who has an IQ over 60 question his intentions. I've seen geniuses on this board who will jump on a vaccine as soon as it's available. Me? I think I'll pass, thank you very much.