I was a hard NO on taking the vaccine. MY decision had absolutely nothing to do with anything the government said. I was strongly encouraged to get vaccinated by primary care dr, wife and my cardiologist. After much of my own research and seeing how Catrina got sick and had some issues with her blood pressure with the second dose of moderna I was still on the fence, I said I would only get the johnson and johnson vaccine. I was eligible to get the vaccine beginning of this month. Found where the johnson and johnson vaccine was available, called and made an appointment and got it. Had flulike symptoms for about a day or so and sore shoulder for nearly a week. The johnson and johnson vaccine is similar to the flu shot, it does NOT use mrna. I know I can still get covid, but chances of serious illness or death from covid with the vaccine is near zero. A requirement for vanderbilt before admission for my upcoming repairs is to be tested again, or be vaccinated.
President Trump has on more than one occasion called on all Americans to get vaccinated.