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What could be the reasons for this? I know plenty who aren’t vaccinated. Some because they do not take shots like that, not even a flu shot. Some don’t trust that the vaccines haven’t been fully through CDC vetting process. Some just don’t think it’s necessary. Might those be the ones most likely to be in public? The ones I know are the ones going to bars. Me? I do avoid some things. I’m not going to bars, prefer not to eat at restaurants at this time. And, I’m fully vaccinated. Perhaps more vaccinated’s are more cautious? Who know

Vaccinated people far less likely to engage in public activities than unvaccinated Americans: poll

Vaccinated Americans are far less likely to engage in public activities than people who have not yet received the coronavirus vaccine, according to a new Morning Consult poll.

A survey of 879 vaccinated American adults and 1,321 unvaccinated adults found that those who were not inoculated against COVID-19 were much more likely to want to return to normal and engage in public activities. Morning Consult gauged the interest in both groups in returning to public activities, including going to the gym, taking a train, going to a party, attending a concert, going to a wedding, traveling abroad, and going on a cruise. In every possible scenario, the respondents that were not vaccinated were more inclined to participate in these public activities and events.

According to the poll, 43% of unvaccinated people felt it was safe to go to the gym versus only 27% of vaccinated Americans given the current state of the coronavirus pandemic. There were 42% of unvaccinated respondents who would attend a concert compared to 23% of vaccinated. When it comes to attending a sporting event, 42% of unvaccinated are ready to go to the ballpark, and 29% of vaccinated would go to the stadium to support their favorite sports team. There were 54% of vaccinated participants ready to get back to dating, while 43% of respondents were prepared to look for love despite being vaccinated for COVID-19. Speaking of love, there were 50% of unvaccinated people who felt comfortable attending a wedding, but just 38% of Americans who are vaccinated would go to a wedding. The poll found that 45% of unvaccinated people would attend a religious gathering versus 35% of those who were vaccinated.

Hmm. I went back to the gym almost immediately (and some days it could be really busy, certainly beyond the capacity limits set by North Carolina). Yet, I know some who aren’t vaccinated who stay away from the gym. I’m getting nowhere near cruise, but, I did fly for Christmas. And would fly again being vaccinated, even though it felt weird with zero social distancing. A big concert or sporting event? Maybe.

The unvaccinated Americans were most comfortable with dining at a restaurant (63%), shopping at a mall (60%), and renting a car (58%).

I’m good with letting people I don’t know test driving a vehicle without me. But, also, I like having that 15-20 minutes to just chill, and, I think people pay attention to the vehicle more without a sales person around. I can be quiet for 15 minutes, most people can’t, and focus on me.

The survey conducted from May 6-8 also discovered that 88% of vaccinated people said COVID-19 poses a “severe” or “moderate” health risk in the United States, compared with 70% of unvaccinated respondents.

My position has always been, and, even being vaccinated (you still have a small chance of getting COVID), better safe than sorry. It could be a minor case, or one that will mess you up for months. I don’t feel like missing work for weeks, or even months. I really, really, really hate getting sick. But, people can do them. You don’t want a vaccine? That’s on you. Don’t want to distance or take precautions? That’s on you, just don’t get close to me, fist bump me, etc.