FDA Approves First Covid-19 Vaccine

Re:FDA Approves First Covid-19 Vaccine by Saint_Genet on Monday August 23, 2021 @09:54AM (#28275727)

I guess the US military can now mandate it as they've said they will. Time to see how many of the people posting on social media that they'd rather take a dishonorable discharge will follow through.

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Re:FDA Approves First Covid-19 Vaccine by eli on Monday August 23, 2021 @10:02AM (#28275850)

They could have made it mandatory for the military regardless of full approval. This just makes it easier.

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Re:FDA Approves First Covid-19 Vaccine by Maxburn on Monday August 23, 2021 @10:13AM (#28276007)

That backfired with anthrax.

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2003/12/judge-or...

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Re:FDA Approves First Covid-19 Vaccine by eli on Monday August 23, 2021 @10:36AM (#28276413)

Arguably, but they were reportedly getting ready to give the order either way.

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Re:FDA Approves First Covid-19 Vaccine by giantg2 on Monday August 23, 2021 @09:59AM (#28275796)

It's more likely that people eligible for retirement will take it earlier than they originally planned. That's basically what we're seeing in return to office attrition.

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Re:FDA Approves First Covid-19 Vaccine by ibejoeb on Monday August 23, 2021 @10:06AM (#28275915)

It will likely be a medical separation.

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Re:FDA Approves First Covid-19 Vaccine by giantg2 on Monday August 23, 2021 @10:09AM (#28275956)

Only if they have a medical reason that prevents vaccination. Which is unlikely considering the number of vaccines already required.

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Re:FDA Approves First Covid-19 Vaccine by zip1234 on Monday August 23, 2021 @10:26AM (#28276236)

Unlikely unless there is a legit medical reason not to take it. Not taking the vaccine would directly affect readiness.

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