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A comprehensive guide on when and why the New York Yankees will be getting vaccinated for COVID-19.
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Yankees Get Vaccinated: When and Why
With the Yankees set to begin spring training next week, the team is still working out the logistics of how to get their players vaccinated for COVID-19.
The team is in the process of scheduling appointments for those who want to get the vaccine, but it’s not mandatory.
Manager Aaron Boone said he expects most of the team to be vaccinated by the time camp opens Feb. 17, but there are some who have decided not to get the shot.
“I think as a group we feel really good about where we’re at and I know ownership has been extremely supportive in making sure that we’re in a good position,” Boone said.
The Yankees are one of several teams that have been working with Major League Baseball and the Players Association on a plan to vaccinate players, staff and families. The St. Louis Cardinals were the first team to announce their vaccination plan last week.
So far, no decisions have been made on whether or when fans will be allowed back at Yankee Stadium.
The Pros and Cons of Vaccination
Vaccination is one of the most controversial medical topics, with passionate advocates on both sides. The pros and cons of vaccination are numerous, but the bottom line is that vaccination is a highly effective way to protect yourself and others from deadly diseases.
The Pros of Vaccination
Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to prevent disease and death from infection. It protects individuals by building immunity to a virus or bacteria before they are ever exposed to it. Vaccination also protects whole communities by reducing the spread of disease.
There are many different types of vaccines available, and more are being developed all the time. Some vaccines protect against diseases that are common in developing countries but rare in developed ones, such as cholera and yellow fever. Others target diseases that are common in both developing and developed countries, such as influenza or pneumonia. Still others aim to prevent rare but serious diseases, such as hepatitis B or meningitis.
Vaccines are safe and effective, and they have saved millions of lives around the world. In fact, vaccination is one of the most successful public health interventions in history.
The Pros of Vaccination
-Reduces the spread of disease
-Saves lives
-Prevents serious illness
-Is safe and effective
The Cons of Vaccination
The risks of vaccination are extremely low, but they do exist. The most common side effects of vaccination are mild, such as a sore arm or fever. More serious reactions are extremely rare, but can include allergic reactions, seizures, and even death. However, the risks posed by diseases like measles or polio are far greater than the risks of vaccination.
There is also a small chance that vaccines could cause more serious long-term health problems. For example, some scientists believe that the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine may be linked to autism. However, there is no definitive evidence to support this claim, and the vast majority of scientists believe that vaccines are safe and effective.
The Bottom Line
Here’s what we know so far: The Yankees will be getting their vaccines in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, February 27. The team is scheduled to report to spring training on that date. It is not yet clear how many players and staff will be getting the vaccine, but it is believed that the entire team will be vaccinated.
This is a developing story, and we will update this article as more information becomes available.
