I would like to start out by saying this…I respect those who choose to NOT get the vaccine and those who choose to get it. We’re all individuals with different circumstances going on within our lives. We all have the right to decide what’s best with our own healthcare and I 100% respect that.
On Saturday (today) April 24th, 2021 I finished getting the 2-part Covid-19 Vaccine to help combat the China Virus. Why did I choose to get it? Here’s why:
* I suffer with 5 chronic medical conditions. One of those conditions deal with the immune system which puts me at a very high risk of not being able to fight the virus should I catch it.
* My age. I’m 53 years old and my husband is approaching 60 later this year. While we’re not in the riskiest age group, we are indeed older and both with health issues.
* Elderly Parent – My mother is 71 years old with a multitude of medical problems, much like myself. She’s risky due to her age and her medical condition. She got vaccinated and I’m hoping that with hubby and I both being vaccinated that we won’t catch & pass it to one another. The three of us spend a lot of time together.
I don’t trust everything I read on the internet, social media or even the local/national news channels. I certainly don’t trust everything that comes out of the mouth’s of government paid officials. Nope, I’m skeptical and do my own independent research on things. With that said, I’ve been with the same medical doctor who has been treating me for 23 years. I know she always has my best interest at heart and will ONLY EVER give me her best advice for my personal situation. That advice may be different for other patients in her practice.
For those of you who are against vaccines that’s your choice and I respect that. However, you do NOT have the right to harass people who do choose to get it. You don’t know their circumstances and even if you did…it’s called RESPECT. I respect your decision and you should respect mine. Anyway, I just wanted to share a little bit on why I chose to get the Covid-19 Vaccine.
* I’m not a doctor and I don’t pretend to play one on the internet or TV. I’m not dishing out medical advice. I’m not telling you to get it or not get the vaccine. I’m just sharing why I chose to do it and to talk a little bit about some of the disrespect I see going around online regarding that choice.
I am your Mother’s age and got the shots. My son and his wife got theirs because both sets of parents have health issues and they don’t want the chance to make any of us sick. It is a choice. I wish we did not have to get the shots but this is life today. I don’t like the disrespect either. We all have our choices and should respect others for theirs. People should just be kind to each other. You never know what is going on in their life.
Are you saying “the China Virus” ironically here or what?
Yes, I speak the truth here and I don’t worry about being political correct. It’s the China Virus…came from China. No different than other viruses and bacteria that have come from other parts of the world ie. Spanish Flu, etc.
I’ve had both my shots. I’m 72 with health problems so I got it as soon as I can. I still always wear my mask when I’m out. I’ll second the request for people who don’t want to get the vaccine, to please wear a mask.
This was really helpful to read and I really thank you for taking the time to write it. I am getting my first shot next week because I too have health issues and can not catch Covid-19 at all! I am also around senior family members who have health issues. I am still a little nervous about it but I am just going to pray I don’t have any side effects. I will still wear my mask when I go anywhere and I have always washed my hands like a crazy person. The infection rate in my state is skyrocketing as I type this. The governor announced today that many areas here may be headed back to lockdown status. I just got home from my go to grocery store and they have HUGE signs posted outside and inside that read: No Mask, No Service, No Exceptions and what do I see while I am in there today… A-holes walking around with no mask on like they are sooooo special! Don’t even get me started! Anyway, I am nervous but come Monday morning I’m getting my Funky Cold Moderna!!! (play on words there from the song funky cold medina by Tone Loc).
I am a senior and did get the shots. I felt it was important for me and my family to be vaccinated. I still wear a mask when outside my home and if you do not want to be vaccinated please wear masks too to protect others.
I am a senior with COPD and when the shot became available for me I was right there. I knew if I caught Covid it would have killed me. I have a peaceful good feeling inside me now because I have gotten the shot. Everybody has different feeling on the Covid shot. Talking with my niece she was not sure if she wanted the shot. Talking with her 15 yr old son said that when the shot was available to him he was getting it.
Exactly. I was told by 3 different doctors that I wouldn’t have a fighting chance with my health problems if I caught Covid. That was one of the main factors that helped me to decide to get it. I will admit though, side effects are awful this time around. I’ve been in bed for 2 days.