Yes, situationally based. That's what I'm advocating. The current situation on Long Island does not call for virtual schooling.MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:28 pmWell, actually probably would not have happened if school was virtual, but as you know I'm not advocating that as the best policy at this point.JoeMauer89 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:19 pmNot at all what I am doing. Kid's 5-11 will be vaccinated in the very short-term future. That;'s all you are asking for... Whether school was in person or virtual, this still (likely) would have happened. It's a shame. Not downplaying anything.MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:16 pmFirst, I quite agree that obesity is a major co-morbidity factor. The stats are pretty clear, though it's just one factor. But a big one. Putting aside that the kid is overweight (probably not obese...yet), mom and dad are definitely obese.JoeMauer89 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:58 pmImportant to make sure one is doing everything they can to stay in the best shape possible. Any death of a child that young is unfortunate. Just by looking at the picture the article has, she is quite overweight and one knows that does one no favors with a respiratory virus like this. What should the take away be from this besides highly unfortunate? I can sit here all day long and scour the web for anecdotal stories that support my frame of mind. Does this mean it's commonplace? FAR from it. Remember not to get sucked into the anecdotal vortex. You seem to scour the web deeply to find these stories to support your views, ideology, etc.Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:07 pmDid you?youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 2:53 pmObviously there aren’t approved vaccines for 10 year olds or did I miss the memo?
Joe
Indeed 2/3 of Americans are overweight or obese, with this increasing as a % with age groups.
But let's be clear, over 19% of children under 18 are indeed actually obese, another, larger, % is overweight. It just gets worse with age as metabolisms naturally slow, sugar additions worsen, etc.
And over 50% of our overall healthcare costs in America are driven by our poor nutritional behaviors, diabetes, heart disease, metabolic disorder, joint pain, some cancers, etc.
This is a very disturbing reality in America today...but that's what it is, a reality, and we're not talking about small numbers of people, including among kids.
And that's not going to change overnight, much as I or we wish otherwise.
I know that you're not dismissing that this child died, an otherwise seemingly healthy, though overweight child, from contracting COVID. Nor do I think that you are dismissing that more will surely die with continuing spread of Covid, especially Delta (and possibly future variants) affecting more kids than Alpha did.
But unless you're clear about that, you could be misunderstood. It's more than merely an anecdote, it's putting faces and personal stories to the actual #'s, which are not insignificant.
And what are these parents asking? Simply that we all do our best to help to reduce spread...eg get vaccinated, wear a mask when inside etc. Don't rail against these efforts and dissuade others from doing the same.
Joe
There are other policies that make more sense, given all the costs/benefits. But we do need to actually follow them, encourage others...even insist on others, to follow them.
Much better for the kids (and parents) overall.
Joe