Health & Environment

Reader Poll: Would You Take a COVID-19 Vaccine?

Posted on Author Amanda StollComments(5)

Several companies nationwide are working to find a vaccine for the Coronavirus. A few have reached clinical trial stage, including Cambridge-based Moderna, which is now running early-stage trials. A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine said that Moderna’s experimental coronavirus vaccine stimulated an immune response in older patients without causing serious side effects, noting this is a good sign as COVID-19 appears to be more lethal in older people.

While some individuals are eager to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it’s available, others are wary of trying a newly-developed vaccine for a novel virus.

What do you think? Would you receive a COVID-19 vaccine? Vote in our poll and add your comments in the section below!

Web polls are unscientific and reflect only those who choose to participate. NorthEndWaterfront.com polls do not have any official significance and are only intended for the interest of our readers.

Related Articles
Health & Environment

NEW Health Urges Patients to Seek Care

Posted on Author Nathan Merlan

Governor Baker’s April 23 COVID-19 update focused on urging patients to continue getting the health care they need. “It’s important that people are cared for when they’re sick. Whether that’s for COVID-19 or for something else,” stated Governor Baker. The fear of being infected with COVID-19 is a concern that’s causing many individuals to avoid Read More…
Featured Health & Environment

Massachusetts Enters Phase III Monday Except Boston; Will Not Enter Phase IV Without Treatment or Vaccine [COVID-19 Weekly Update]

Posted on Author Alyssa Nations

There were seven new COVID-19 cases this week in the Downtown, North End, Beacon Hill, and Back Bay neighborhoods, according to the Boston Public Health Commission’s weekly report through July 1st. The total number of cases for the downtown neighborhoods stands at 486, a rate of 87.2 per 10,000 residents. Citywide, there were 175 new cases reported this Read More…
Featured Government Health & Environment Transportation

City Considers Expanding Sidewalks; Opening Lanes to Pedestrians and Cyclists to Maintain Social Distancing

Posted on Author Amanda Stoll

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh discussed creative ideas to maintain social distancing in public spaces as the City looks toward reopening plans during a media briefing on May 11, 2020. The City has been looking for ways to expand space for pedestrians, small business customers, cyclists, and bus commuters. Starting at 7:25 in the video, Mayor Read More…

5 Replies to “Reader Poll: Would You Take a COVID-19 Vaccine?”

  1. My guess it will be harder to get than Bruce Springsteen tickets. Might be more dangerous getting infected while you wait for the vaccine. J&J is beginning a trial on an oral vaccine.

  2. Here’s something. “Shares of Moderna climbed in premarket, after the drugmaker said late on Tuesday that early-stage data suggest its Covid-19 vaccine candidate generates neutralizing antibodies in older and elderly adults at levels comparable to those of younger adults.”

    Some of these vaccines take two shots, one month apart. Not sure whether Moderna is in that group. Early results from the J&J trial might come along fast as the pill is a single does which should build anti-bodies within the two weeks.

  3. As long as the guy in the WH you know the same person who suggested injecting bleach and disenfectants is still in office and pressuring scientists to cut corners and and fast track a vaccine to help him get reelected I would not take any vaccines.

    1. Like find the Guinea pig for that test. I heard they got some one in NY to try it. I was hoping they could get Congress to try it.

      1. That’s a great idea of letting Congress to be the first to try any vaccine. Still haven’t agreed to Another stimulus bill and they start another recess on Monday. What a racket.

Comments are closed.