Syag > When someone’s mind is made up before the fact,
Indeed, stats show that there are 2 clusters of adults who are not taking the vaccine, each about 12% of population. One is 20 to 3- y.o, urban, somewhat more minority, both parties. They claim “wait and see” attitude, presumably will vaccinate after the formality of full authorization in several weeks.
The 2nd are 20-50 y.o., mostly Republicans, rural, without college education. Their attitude is “never”. Jewish anti-vaxers seem to belong to this 2nd hard-core group, fitting into everything except “rural”.
This seems to be infospace phenomenon: it is not that these people each independently came to a conclusion. It is that they somehow get news from some weirdo doctors, directly or indirectly … It is not clear how we can help this 2nd group to look at the issues clearly. One recommended approach is to listen to their concerns and discuss them. Does not seem to work online. Maybe if you know people like that, esp with medical issues, call them up and express your friendly concern for their help before it is late.