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Jim asked in Family & RelationshipsWeddings · 3 weeks ago

Proof of Vaccination to Attend Engagement Party?

My sister and her fiancé are having an engagement party next month and have decided to request proof of vaccination before guests are allowed in the outdoor venue.  Some of their friends and relatives are not happy about it. What do you think?  Is it unreasonable?

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  • Good
    Lv 6
    2 weeks ago

    I wouldn't show up.

    It's a scamdemic.

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  • 2 weeks ago

    It's not unreasonable in the sense it's a hosting decision and there's nothing rude about it.  It's possible they'll lose some attendees, though.  I personally would decline.

  • 2 weeks ago

    This request is for EVERYONE 'S own GOOD.

    Those who don't have their VAX are just not welcomed. 

    I see nothingwrong with thisproactive way to have a safe party!

  • Foofa
    Lv 7
    3 weeks ago

    Unless there will be those in attendance who can't get vaccinated for medical reasons this is a little over the top. But it's their private event so they can do as they please. 

  • drip
    Lv 7
    3 weeks ago

    Are these people who don’t want to get the shot? Or think the Covid virus is just hype. Or people who haven’t been able to get a shot.  They just became available in my area.

    It is their right. I wouldn’t be offended 

  • ?
    Lv 5
    3 weeks ago

    Whatever floats their boat.              

  • Anonymous
    3 weeks ago

    I would have no problem providing proof of vaccination to a close friend or family member because I've been vaccinated and don't consider that fact to be sensitive or private.

    I'm guessing anyone who is mad about this either:

    1)  Isn't or doesn't want to be vaccinated; or

    2)  Is mad that the hosts want actual proof instead of taking their word for it.

    I just went to a party yesterday with people from six different households.  Every single person was vaccinated which made me feel a whole lot safer. 

    IMO this isn't about reasonable vs. unreasonable.   The hosts don't want their event to be a Covid-spreader.   End of.   Guests can comply or they can politely decline and stay at home.   Guests can decide which response is more "reasonable" to them.   No one is forcing them to do anything.

  • Not unreasonable at all. They want to know that their guests and themselves are going to be safe. If they're not happy about it they don't have to attend. 

  • Kelly
    Lv 7
    3 weeks ago

    It's not unreasonable that they are trying to keep their guests healthy if they can.  Like any event anyone hosts requirements to attend are up to them, not guests.  

    However, just because you are eligible doesn't mean a dose is available yet.  I'm in Michigan and anyone 16 and over is eligible for a vaccine but we don't have enough doses for everyone.

    Also, after the 2nd shot of both Moderna & Pfizer you're not actually immune for 2 weeks yet to give it time to work through your system and for the 1 shot J&J vaccine it's also 2 weeks after that one.

    No vaccination (for any disease or illness) is 100% so just because you're vaccinated doesn't mean you still can't get it..  your chances of it are just quite a bit less likely.

    I am fully vaccinated for Covid and I'd still wear a mask.  I've had covid and I wore a make then too but others did not.  A mask protects others from your germs.  

      

  • 3 weeks ago

    It's up to them. It's going to be difficult for those who haven't been able to get vaccinated; would she consider proof of a negative test for those?

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