During a visit some months ago, my daughter's pediatrician said cheerfully, "Oh, I see she hasn't had her covid vaccination yet. Would you like to get that today?" I said, no. As the doctor opened her mouth to speak, I quickly cut her off by saying "It's not a discussion. The answer is no." She has not brought up the matter again.

On the other hand, my own personal physician is an old white guy, one of the few General Practitioners left, who has been the local town doctor in the same place for 40+ years. Has done everything from deliver babies to remove tonsils. Old school. And doesn't accept insurance. He's never even brought up the subject of vaccination with me. I guess he's not on a commission plan with Pfizer.