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(72,377 posts) Sun Sep 19, 2021, 10:58 AM Sep 2021

Would you lie to get a booster shot? [View all]

I got the J&J this past spring. Since I’ve been back to my elementary school, multiple staff and students have been out sick with the virus. I have ulcerative colitis, which does not make me more susceptible but can possibly make me sicker if I get it. (Having to do with poor gut flora and mucosa, and non-stop inflammation issues.)

I asked my PCP about a booster this summer, but she says the CDC isn’t calling for them yet. I don’t want to be that person who replaces a doctor with Google, but most of my colleagues also got J&J so I’m getting nervous.

Would you attempt to get an mRNA shot, or even just another J&J? Would there be an issue on the insurance side of things?

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	7 (18%)
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	31 (78%)
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Would you lie to get a booster shot? [View all] GPV Sep 2021 OP

No. I'm not a liar which makes one who we hate. LakeArenal Sep 2021 #1

Yeah. I'm not good with lying. I'd never sleep again. But if I got Covid, I would be freaking pissed GPV Sep 2021 #8

High roading can get you killed during times like this. BannonsLiver Sep 2021 #47

To be honest, covid is not rampant where we are. LakeArenal Sep 2021 #50

the trick is to mentally re-frame the question and answer it honestly cadoman Sep 2021 #29

I can wait for my turn. Tricky is a euphemism to me. LakeArenal Sep 2021 #32

No. You are either honest or you are not. MineralMan Sep 2021 #54

Same here. Steelrolled Sep 2021 #73

I've made it through nearly six decades without being "tricky"... SMC22307 Sep 2021 #79

Apples and oranges BannonsLiver Sep 2021 #46

Sanctimony is a pejorative I don't think is appropriate here. LakeArenal Sep 2021 #51

You asked "this summer"? SharonClark Sep 2021 #2

It does sure seem to! I might try my GI doc, see if the colitis issue would be enough GPV Sep 2021 #6

I can't speak for your doctor or degree of your condition, but... herding cats Sep 2021 #40

Not on steroids or a biologic, so they may say no. GPV Sep 2021 #41

No, but we were very persistent. We got our boosters a month ago. marble falls Sep 2021 #3

I might try my GI doc, see what she says. GPV Sep 2021 #5

What we found was the rules weren't too uniform. One druggist might give it out, one won't ... marble falls Sep 2021 #15

Yeah, that's what I've heard. GPV Sep 2021 #16

Be sure you make them know about your immuno challenges (colitis is immuno) to work ... marble falls Sep 2021 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author USALiberal Sep 2021 #24

Did you lie? Nt USALiberal Sep 2021 #25

Absodfuckinglutely not. We aren't trying to elbow anyone out of the way. The vax was there ... marble falls Sep 2021 #49

Ok, still not meeting criteria?? Nt USALiberal Sep 2021 #56

The criteria seems elastic to me when no two stores out of five in town subscribe to any ... marble falls Sep 2021 #63

No, but then I don't feel I have to or would ever "have" to... Wounded Bear Sep 2021 #4

Thanks! Maybe you'll get the flu/Covid two-in-one. GPV Sep 2021 #7

Right now, nobody is recommending that... Wounded Bear Sep 2021 #9

Our school usually does flu shots in October, so I'll be signing up for that. GPV Sep 2021 #10

I'm 59, super healthy, but my musician job entails singing for the elderly. Beakybird Sep 2021 #11

I hear that GPV Sep 2021 #64

I'm 65 in March. I can wait. no_hypocrisy Sep 2021 #12

I don't really need to lie. ananda Sep 2021 #13

No. I didnt lie to get the vaccine and I won't lie to get a booster. Arkansas Granny Sep 2021 #14

No. I don't like lying and I'm not good at it. Think I fall into the old enough category anyway. Shrike47 Sep 2021 #17

No, I have Moderna. roamer65 Sep 2021 #19

I stretched the truth to get my 1st dose. maxsolomon Sep 2021 #20

Yes, that would be frustrating to me, too! GPV Sep 2021 #67

I already did... HelpImSurrounded Sep 2021 #21

Classy! USALiberal Sep 2021 #23

which one did you get for your booster? nt orleans Sep 2021 #28

Moderna HelpImSurrounded Sep 2021 #75

👏🏻 Meowmee Sep 2021 #43

Nor should you feel guilty. BannonsLiver Sep 2021 #48

I picked "maybe". luvs2sing Sep 2021 #22

Other. H2O Man Sep 2021 #26

Ba-dum bum! GPV Sep 2021 #27

In a heartbeat- If I have to, I will lie through my teeth Thtwudbeme Sep 2021 #30

I stretched the truth a bit to get my Moderna booster. Elessar Zappa Sep 2021 #31

I understand! GPV Sep 2021 #55

The alternative is to immigrate to a country 48656c6c6f20 Sep 2021 #33

i can't figure out what to do yet either orleans Sep 2021 #34

i just noticed you weren't asking if you SHOULD get booster... orleans Sep 2021 #35

Good point on the dosage. Waiting for my GI doc to get back to me. GPV Sep 2021 #68

You work with kids. I think you should get the booster. BoomaofBandM Sep 2021 #36

I'm a bit Irish myself. :) GPV Sep 2021 #69

Some weeks ago I shared a link to an article about someone lying to get their booster shot luv2fly Sep 2021 #37

Today I would not... stillcool Sep 2021 #38

The closer Covid comes to me, the more lying feels like an option. I don't like it, but it's how I GPV Sep 2021 #70

I know three people who had J&J and had breakthrough covid cases cally Sep 2021 #39

Absolutely not! LiberalFighter Sep 2021 #42

Yes. BannonsLiver Sep 2021 #44

Good excuse!! Nt USALiberal Sep 2021 #59

No. I'd have something in common with Trump and his family. Kingofalldems Sep 2021 #45

Would and have. I'm not so virtuous as most people on this thread. Crunchy Frog Sep 2021 #52

Classy!! Nt USALiberal Sep 2021 #57

No, I've never thought it was wise to lie to doctors Cairycat Sep 2021 #53

It sounds like you are immuno-compromised. It isn't a lie. yardwork Sep 2021 #58

Yes, but I don't want to screw myself over by making the wrong choice. GPV Sep 2021 #77

I don't see how that could happen. yardwork Sep 2021 #78

Is convincing yourself you qualify lying to get it? BlueLucy Sep 2021 #60

Why would I have to lie? GoCubsGo Sep 2021 #61

I personally don't think it's a good idea. ecstatic Sep 2021 #62

I will be getting mine (my age and time since last vax) on Oct.3rd... Tikki Sep 2021 #65

The pharmacies here aren't asking so no need to lie Arazi Sep 2021 #66

I wouldn't.... OhioChick Sep 2021 #71

No, but under your circumstances I'd surely have a serious talk w/ my doc to remind them Hekate Sep 2021 #72

Yes and No, but technically "yes" I have to say Tom Rinaldo Sep 2021 #74

Access to vaccines in a pandemic shouldn't be structured to force this question to begin with. ancianita Sep 2021 #76