Had a discussion with a few co-workers the other. A couple of them were getting their shots and recommended others do the same.
My dad went in for his shots and recommended the same. I kinda ignore the topic when it comes up or say I'm in no hurry but he will bring it up several times on a phone call or visit. He was bashing younger people for not getting it and said something like "if this were killing younger people, everyone would be lining up for the vaccine". How do you all respond when pressured by others? I am not an anti vaxxer and think most people who take it will be fine, but like the flu shot, I don't really feel bothered to take it even if the risk of side effects is small.
https://off-guardian.org/2021/02/15/5-questions-to-ask-your-friends-who-plan-to-get-the-covid-vaccine/ 5 questions to ask your friends who plan to get the Covid vaccine
https://healthimpactnews.com/2021/3964-dead-162610-injuries-european-database-of-adverse-drug-reactions-for-covid-19-vaccines/ 3,964 DEAD 162,610 Injuries: European Database of Adverse Drug Reactions for COVID-19 “Vaccines”
This info is good for us, but people like OP's dad won't listen to facts. This is not the proper response.
Than there is no response to his father other than I love you dad but I am not getting it. my sister the same way, I just don't talk to her about anything political because she has a closed mind and thinks she already knows everything. there is no trying to convince those people, so either except them for the way they are or ignore them. I think the first 5 question to ask is a conversation starter and if his dad can't even discuss it with him without shutting down well their is not point in trying to discuss anything about the vaccine's with him. Love him for who he is and let the rest of it all go.
Yep I've pretty much come to that conclusion. We had some arguments and it's not worth it.