Would you get vaccinated against ebola?

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 16:38:20 -0400

Ebola outbreak: Millions of doses of vaccines planned by 2015.

Given the low infection rate in the US, and relative difficulty in catching the virus, would you succumb to the hype and rush to get vaccinated?

I know I would not. Not with a rushed, marginally tested vaccine for a virus that in my opinion is not a threat in the US.

I should note, that a vaccine may be of immeasurable help in regions where Ebola is out of control. Quite frankly, those communities have nothing to loose and any potential risks from a new vaccine are clearly outweighed by the consequences of not trying to stop the spread.

I also wonder, when a vaccine becomes available, will the DOD add it to the military vaccination program.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2014 5:31 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 17:31:09 -0400

Yes I don't want to be a Zombie.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2014 6:20 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 18:20:28 -0400

I agree with you, 1SG Private RallyPoint Member. I don't see Ebola as a threat here in the USA right now, so I would probably choose not to get the vaccine.

I think it would be great if we could help those threatened by this disease (in Africa) with doses of the vaccine. That's probably the best assistance we could provide.

Response by Sgt Packy Flickinger made Oct 27 at 2014 7:06 AM

Sgt Packy Flickinger — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 07:06:07 -0400

I work in a hospital lab, should we get an Ebola patient in I still won't have contact. We now have disposable equipment where all testing is done bedside. At tremendous cost. No, the vaccine is a waste even at my level. Nurses are safe if they follow std precautions.