The Trump Presidency, Season 2

[Jopsy Pendragon]

I think a lot of anti-vax sentiment is an unintended consequence of living under constant high-pressure marketing.

People are beset from all sides by 'experts' insisting they urgently “need” some preventative product or service, much of which turns out to be the human equivalent of automobile undercoating.

Eventually they become inoculated against the upsell itself, and reject even the rare preventative measure they genuinely do need.

 

[Noodles]

I think a lot of anti-vax sentiment is an unintended consequence of living under constant high-pressure marketing.

People are beset from all sides by 'experts' insisting they urgently “need” some preventative product or service, much of which turns out to be the human equivalent of automobile undercoating.

Eventually they become inoculated against the upsell itself, and reject even the rare preventative measure they genuinely do need.

I want to second this so much.

I am terrible and do not do regular vaccines. Its not that I think they are evil, its just what you said in part. Soooo much marketing. Like, I am convinced Shingles may not even be a common thing but those shots must rake in the money as much as they advertise.

If there was no advertising and the doc was just like "yearly visit, yearly vaccine", I probably wouod not think anything of it.

The other part is the shit US heath system. Because god knows what it will end up costing that I can't afford.

 

[Veritable Quandry]

I teach a lot of students from all over the US and the world. Mrs Quandry is in elder care. We get all the vaccines.

 

[Casey Pelous]

I want to second this so much.

I am terrible and do not do regular vaccines. Its not that I think they are evil, its just what you said in part. Soooo much marketing. Like, I am convinced Shingles may not even be a common thing but those shots must rake in the money as much as they advertise.

If there was no advertising and the doc was just like "yearly visit, yearly vaccine", I probably wouod not think anything of it.

The other part is the shit US heath system. Because god knows what it will end up costing that I can't afford.

Most plans cover at least most vaccines 100% and many pharmacies handle all the billing. I show up at Walmart, get the shot, and go merrily on my way. If they don't cover shingles, it is about $100 retail.

You really would prefer not to experience shingles. If you had chickenpox, your odds of getting it are about 1 in 3, lifetime.

 

[Beebo Brink]

I personally know enough people with shingles (including my wife) that I'm all in favor of getting that vaccine whenever my healthcare provider prompts me. It's not a fun ailment.

 

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