I pose the question ' why are OAP's given priority.??? - Page 2

Matthew wrote on Tue Jan 12, 2021 2:35pm:

You're all heart, Jenni.

But, I'm sure the authorities have done their homework as to whom is the most deserving. 

tony3121 wrote on Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:50am:

The Authorities do not look to see the most deserving they look at who will cost the most and that is old people taking up hospital beds.

tony3121 wrote on Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:50am:

The Authorities do not look to see the most deserving they look at who will cost the most and that is old people taking up hospital beds.

Jenni wrote on Tue Jan 12, 2021 2:33pm:

Disagree Matthew,  we should be taking care of the young population first, not last. they are the worlds future.

Alicia 11 wrote on Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:31pm:

you have to feel sorry for all Governments world wide this virus is something that none of them bargained on and depending on the populations some are more obedient than others so they give advice and get ignored.  the virus loves people who must hug and kiss and meet up when it could be avo...

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...ided who want to travel around unhindered by something unseen which could kill them,

the older and more vunerable must be protected so they don't block up the medical facilities as if they fall ill they need far more treatment than the younger stronger ones.  if they can then roll out the vaccinations to cover everyone else they might just find a way out and the world can get back on track.

the problem will be that nations that are poor will have the virus around for a lot longer than the rich ones so travel will always have the threat of a continual outbreak somewhere.

the more we can all do to contain it the better for all of us  

Jenni wrote on Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:40pm:

This is something I am struggling with, I have read the UK gov web site and the Spanish ones and the WHO, and they dont give an answer.

The question is, why are 70, 80 90 + people being given priority to receive the vaccine?

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The only answer seems to be that they are the most venerable in our society. That may be so, but at the ripe old age of 70, 80 90 these people have had their lives, been to work, had kids, holidays, been educated, etc etc. In my opinion surly we should be protecting the younger population first (under 60's), children should be the priority they are our future, not someone of 90. 

This was brought to mind this morning, when in the village I met a young mother that is beside herself, because she cannot get a vaccine for her 2 children, even if she pays, and to crown it all, the school in the village has turned off all the heating and opened all the window's (to blow the virus away) and the children have been told to bring in blankets so they can keep warm.

So what government official had this bright idea, us oldies might remember in the 50's.60's in the UK they had what was called an Open Air School, and anyone with Asthma, TB, Hayfever, anything with a respire infection was sent there, these schools only had 3 walls the 4th was open to the elements the children were taught in their coats, these useless schools were phased out in the 60's, when it was realised that they did more harm than good. Now it looks like Spain has gone back to the dark ages and expecting children to sit in cold classrooms with the windows open with the temperature outside at -1, yesterday.  

Anyway I digress my question is, 'why are OPA's given priority', anyone have any thoughts.

BTW I am in my 70's and would happily give up my vaccine to a person under 60.

Jenni wrote on Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:40pm:

This is something I am struggling with, I have read the UK gov web site and the Spanish ones and the WHO, and they dont give an answer.

The question is, why are 70, 80 90 + people being given priority to receive the vaccine?

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The only answer seems to be that they are the most venerable in our society. That may be so, but at the ripe old age of 70, 80 90 these people have had their lives, been to work, had kids, holidays, been educated, etc etc. In my opinion surly we should be protecting the younger population first (under 60's), children should be the priority they are our future, not someone of 90. 

This was brought to mind this morning, when in the village I met a young mother that is beside herself, because she cannot get a vaccine for her 2 children, even if she pays, and to crown it all, the school in the village has turned off all the heating and opened all the window's (to blow the virus away) and the children have been told to bring in blankets so they can keep warm.

So what government official had this bright idea, us oldies might remember in the 50's.60's in the UK they had what was called an Open Air School, and anyone with Asthma, TB, Hayfever, anything with a respire infection was sent there, these schools only had 3 walls the 4th was open to the elements the children were taught in their coats, these useless schools were phased out in the 60's, when it was realised that they did more harm than good. Now it looks like Spain has gone back to the dark ages and expecting children to sit in cold classrooms with the windows open with the temperature outside at -1, yesterday.  

Anyway I digress my question is, 'why are OPA's given priority', anyone have any thoughts.

BTW I am in my 70's and would happily give up my vaccine to a person under 60.

ednab wrote on Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:15pm:

I understand your thinking but if the younger people get the virus they are more likely to live.  My son has had the virus very badly and he is fine now.

All life is valuable and i believe the most elderly, welfare workers etc should be first.  Just because we are old does not mean we are of no value to our families or the community.  Your comments have upset me greatly it is as if we are worth nothing, not worth saving....

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