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Swede

(34,438 posts)
Tue Feb 27, 2024, 12:02 PM Feb 2024

My relative that refused to take the vax,was subsequently taken off the transplant waiting list, has died.

We grew up togeter, had good times. But she changed a few years back. Started posting bs in social media. Unfriended me on facebook.
Kidney failure, she need dialysis 2-3 times a week. Dialysis really knocked her down I'm told.
Refused the vax because it might kill her.
Now she's dead. 2 kids, one grandchild. Fuck.

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My relative that refused to take the vax,was subsequently taken off the transplant waiting list, has died. (Original Post) Swede Feb 2024 OP
While I respect the privacy of families, somehow these stories need to be publicized. hlthe2b Feb 2024 #1
Considering that antivaxxers will blame vaccine on a death even if youre hit by a bus yes this does need to happen ZonkerHarris Feb 2024 #13
So sorry to hear that. It's so frustrating. TwilightZone Feb 2024 #2
vaccine deniers die more often kiri Feb 2024 #5
And for the Machiavellians among us, that's enough. calimary Feb 2024 #6
My condolences 💐 Deuxcents Feb 2024 #3
Another life claimed by the rapist. nt The Unmitigated Gall Feb 2024 #4
So sad mountain grammy Feb 2024 #7
Stupidly Sad SouthernDem4ever Feb 2024 #8
I was recently with a woman who has Parksinsons kimbutgar Feb 2024 #9
I think she may need a smarter Dr. flying_wahini Feb 2024 #16
I am so sorry for your loss, Swede. sheshe2 Feb 2024 #10
I'm sorry for your loss FakeNoose Feb 2024 #11
I'm sorry you lost part of your childhood Warpy Feb 2024 #12
Sorry for the loss Swede sdfernando Feb 2024 #14
I'm so sorry. Lunabell Feb 2024 #15
I refuse to die due to... Bird Lady Feb 2024 #17
And lets remember that it was tRUMP and his brood that caused this rejection of vaccines by SWBTATTReg Feb 2024 #18

hlthe2b

(105,915 posts)
1. While I respect the privacy of families, somehow these stories need to be publicized.
Tue Feb 27, 2024, 12:05 PM
Feb 2024

Even if virtually none in the anti-VAXX COVID-cult can be reached, there will be a few.

Such a waste. Sorry, Swede.

ZonkerHarris

(25,195 posts)
13. Considering that antivaxxers will blame vaccine on a death even if youre hit by a bus yes this does need to happen
Tue Feb 27, 2024, 02:21 PM
Feb 2024

TwilightZone

(28,191 posts)
2. So sorry to hear that. It's so frustrating.
Tue Feb 27, 2024, 12:08 PM
Feb 2024

I will never understand how COVID, masks, and vaccines became a political issue. To conservatives and people like RFK Jr., everything is a potential weapon. People are literally throwing away their lives for a political ideology built on lies and propaganda.

kiri

(865 posts)
5. vaccine deniers die more often
Tue Feb 27, 2024, 01:28 PM
Feb 2024

Please consider Darwinian selection. Sadly, most of these have already reproduced. However, there is evidence that disproportionate deaths does tilt the ballot box.

kimbutgar

(23,085 posts)
9. I was recently with a woman who has Parksinsons
Tue Feb 27, 2024, 01:55 PM
Feb 2024

She got Covid before they had the vaccine and later was diagnosed with Covid. We talked about if she got the Parksinsons because of the covid and her doctor told her probably. I asked her if she was up to date on her vaccines and she said yes because the doctor told her if she got it again her Parksinsons would be much worst.

It’s is so sad that poltics have runnier family relationships and friendships. Even during the Bush years we were still able to get along but the TFA ruined our unity. I wonder if Putin tried to attack the US would the maga cult members pledge allegiance to Putin and not the US. I’d love a newsreporter to ask maga politicians that question also?

That said, sorry about your relative.

FakeNoose

(35,386 posts)
11. I'm sorry for your loss
Tue Feb 27, 2024, 02:16 PM
Feb 2024

May you find solace in your memories of your cousin from happier times.



When I encounter a friend or acquaintance who tells me they refuse to get vaccinated for Covid, I usually say '"well you're already vaccinated." Other than perhaps a few home-schooled children, almost every American has received vaccinations (as a child) against something - measles, mumps, tetanus, chicken pox, polio, smallpox, or whatever. No children were allowed to attend public schools or most private schools without being vaccinated for those diseases. That's why this current madness over Covid vax makes no sense.

Warpy

(113,093 posts)
12. I'm sorry you lost part of your childhood
Tue Feb 27, 2024, 02:19 PM
Feb 2024

because Zuckerberg's algorithm sucked her down the rabbit hole. It sounds like she died hard. I hope it knocked her family into being ,more sensible.

Covid is still killing people: the unvaxed, the frail elderly, and people with multiple health issues. The original, nastier strain is still out there, although the newer and generally less severe strains predominate.

It will take time, but eventually the memories of who she was before a combination of bad politics, worse religion, and medical half truths turned her into someone you barely recognized. Hang onto the good memories, those had to be who she really was.

And vote.

sdfernando

(5,341 posts)
14. Sorry for the loss Swede
Tue Feb 27, 2024, 02:25 PM
Feb 2024

How so many people could fall under the spell of that orange mofo I just don't know!

Lunabell

(6,756 posts)
15. I'm so sorry.
Tue Feb 27, 2024, 02:30 PM
Feb 2024

Such a waste. Putting your life at risk for a political lie. I really am sorry for your loss.

Bird Lady

(1,895 posts)
17. I refuse to die due to...
Tue Feb 27, 2024, 02:59 PM
Feb 2024

Stupidity,
I'm sorry for your family but being afraid something might kill you, then dying from the thing that will kill you and you had
the chance to stop it and didn't . Is a waste of good oxygen.

SWBTATTReg

(23,991 posts)
18. And lets remember that it was tRUMP and his brood that caused this rejection of vaccines by
Tue Feb 27, 2024, 03:05 PM
Feb 2024

voters and followers. Also, his delay in addressing COVID (finally) caused untold and unneeded deaths.

One thing that mass murderer tRUMP should be pounded on forever. And he wants to be president again? NEVER!!

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