Shelby charter Township, MI
A 82-year-old female asked:
Wht do u thk about phyzer vaccine? . now fda-approved i'm considering it. i am frightened as i hv never hd flu, pneumonia. or shingle shot. i personally know people tht hv hd shot & r bad.1 cant walk. so i am hesitant as it cd happen.wht u thk?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 54 years experience
COVID-19 can be quite devastating in senior citizens and the Delta variant is the most infectious yet. Bad vaccine reactions are very rare, but at least 1 out of 3 COVID-19 sufferers have cognitive or emotional problems within 6 months. Would strongly urge you get vaccinated, and the Pfizer product is highly protective.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Reviewed Aug 23, 2021
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Agree with Dr. Mechanic.
I took the vaccine the day after it became available.
The risk of Covid-19 infection is far greater than the minor aches and fever you may get from the vaccine.
Take the vaccine.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Aug 23, 2021
Last updated Aug 23, 2021
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